A plate of grilled salmon, quinoa salad with cherry tomatoes and asparagus.
Freshly plated Lunch

Grilled Salmon Quinoa Power Bowl

A vibrant summer salad featuring grilled salmon, quinoa, asparagus, and a fresh mixed vegetable salad.

Prep Time15 min
Cook Time25 min
Servings2
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

  • 1 salmon fillet
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 bunch asparagus
  • 1 cup mixed cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1/4 cup chopped dill
  • 1 lemon
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook quinoa according to package instructions and let cool.
  2. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  3. Place salmon on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Bake for 12-15 minutes until cooked through.
  4. Toss asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 10-12 minutes until tender-crisp.
  5. In a bowl, combine cooked quinoa, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, chopped red onion, feta cheese, parsley, and dill.
  6. Drizzle with lemon juice, olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well.
  7. Plate the quinoa salad, top with a piece of grilled salmon, and serve with roasted asparagus on the side.