Description
A vibrant and wholesome Mediterranean-inspired bowl featuring perfectly seared salmon, herbed couscous, fresh veggies, and a tangy lemon-tahini dressing a healthy meal packed with flavor and nutrients.
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup couscous (or quinoa)
1 1/4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 small cucumber, diced
1/4 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Fresh parsley, for garnish
For the lemon-tahini dressing:
3 tbsp tahini
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp water (more as needed for consistency)
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, whisk together paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Rub seasoning onto salmon fillets.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook salmon 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
3. In a saucepan, bring vegetable broth to a boil. Add couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let sit 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
4. In a bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumber, olives, red onion, and feta cheese.
5. Whisk together all dressing ingredients until smooth, adding water as needed for a creamy texture.
6. Assemble bowls: layer couscous, vegetables, and salmon.
7. Drizzle with lemon-tahini dressing and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Substitute quinoa, rice, or farro for couscous if preferred.
Add hummus or tzatziki for extra Mediterranean flair.
This bowl is delicious served warm or cold for meal prep lunches.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: mediterranean salmon bowl, healthy salmon recipe, tahini dressing, couscous bowl, meal prep salmon
