Description
Mediterranean Salmon Bowls with Wild Rice are a vibrant, nutritious dish that brings the sun-kissed flavors of the Mediterranean to your table. Featuring flaky salmon, nutty wild rice, and an array of colorful vegetables, this recipe is both satisfying and healthy. Topped with a zesty lemon dressing, these bowls are perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy weeknight dinner. Simple to prepare and customizable, they offer a delightful balance of taste and nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (6 oz) salmon fillets
- 1 cup wild rice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, chopped
- ? small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse wild rice under cold water. Combine with 3 cups of water and a pinch of salt in a saucepan; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 45 minutes until tender.
- Preheat oven to 400?F (200?C). Place salmon on a lined baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Bake for 12-15 minutes until flaky.
- While cooking, chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble bowls: start with wild rice as the base, top with salmon and chopped veggies.
- Drizzle with dressing before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 500g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg