Description
Grilled Salmon with Quinoa Salad is a light, nutritious dish that combines perfectly grilled salmon with a vibrant quinoa salad. It’s a healthy, well-rounded meal full of protein, fiber, and fresh vegetables. Perfect for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Grilled Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh dill or parsley (optional, for garnish)
For the Quinoa Salad:
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa:
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water (or vegetable broth) to a boil. Add the quinoa and reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until the quinoa is cooked and the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. - Prepare the salmon:
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Brush the salmon fillets with olive oil and lemon juice, then season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. - Grill the salmon:
Place the salmon fillets on the grill, skin-side down. Grill for 4-5 minutes per side, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Remove from the grill and set aside. - Prepare the quinoa salad:
In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss to combine. - Serve:
Divide the quinoa salad between plates and top with the grilled salmon fillets. Garnish with fresh dill or parsley if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can add other vegetables like bell peppers, avocado, or olives to the quinoa salad for extra flavor.
- For added protein, try adding chickpeas or feta cheese to the salad.
- If you prefer, you can cook the salmon in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for 12-15 minutes instead of grilling it.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1 salmon fillet + 1/4 of quinoa salad)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg