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Mediterranean salmon bowl with quinoa, veggies, and feta on white counter

Mediterranean Salmon Bowl Recipe

This Mediterranean salmon bowl recipe brings together flaky, perfectly seasoned salmon with fresh veggies, hearty grains, and a zesty lemon dressing for a balanced, nourishing meal ready in just 25 minutes. It’s a vibrant, flavor-packed dinner that feels like a healthy getaway on a plate.
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Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek-Inspired, Mediterranean
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Marinating Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 580kcal
Cost: $18

Equipment

  • Large Non-Stick Skillet or Cast Iron Pan For perfectly seared salmon
  • Sharp Chef’s Knife For prepping vegetables
  • Large mixing bowl To assemble the bowl
  • Citrus juicer For fresh lemon juice
  • Meat thermometer Ensures salmon cooks perfectly
  • Mason jar To shake and mix the dressing

Ingredients

For the Salmon

  • 2 fillets (6 oz each) salmon skin-on or skinless
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil divided use
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 whole lemon juiced

For the Bowl Base

  • 1 cup cooked quinoa, brown rice, or couscous use your favorite grain
  • 2 cups mixed greens or spinach

For the Toppings

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 whole cucumber diced
  • 0.5 whole red onion thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup Kalamata olives pitted
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 0.25 cup parsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoon pine nuts or sliced almonds optional

For the Dressing

  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 0.5 teaspoon honey
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Pat salmon dry and rub with olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Let salmon rest for 10 minutes, then squeeze lemon juice over before cooking.
  • Heat skillet with olive oil and cook salmon 4–5 minutes per side until flaky and golden.
  • Warm grains, arrange greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, and olives in a bowl.
  • Flake cooked salmon over grains, top with feta, parsley, and nuts.
  • Whisk dressing ingredients until smooth and drizzle over bowl.
  • Toss gently to combine and enjoy fresh.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 450g | Calories: 580kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 620mg | Potassium: 950mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2200IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 180mg | Iron: 3mg