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Salmon Quinoa Bowl with Lemon-Tahini Dressing

Name: Salmon Quinoa Bowl with Lemon-Tahini Dressing
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 150 g salmon fillet skinless; 80 g quinoa dry; 120 g cherry tomatoes halved; 100 g cucumber diced; 60 g baby spinach; 2 tablespoons tahini; 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 clove garlic minced; pinch salt; pinch black pepper

A balanced salmon and quinoa bowl with fresh vegetables and lemon-tahini dressing, providing an estimated 25 g protein per serving.

Preparation10 min

Cooking20 min

Total30 min

Calories480 kcal

Servings2

Ingredient quantities and nutrition values update with the selected serving count.

What you need

Ingredients

150 gsalmon fillet · skinless
80 gquinoa · dry
120 gcherry tomatoes · halved
100 gcucumber · diced
60 gbaby spinach
2 tablespoonstahini
2 tablespoonslemon juice · freshly squeezed
1 tablespoonolive oil
1 clovegarlic · minced
0 pinchsalt
0 pinchblack pepper

Step by step

Preparation

1
Rinse the quinoa if directed on the package. Cook 80 g dry quinoa with about 180 ml water, or use the package ratio, then rest covered for 5 minutes.
2
Preheat the oven to 200°C / 400°F. Season the salmon and bake until it flakes easily and reaches a safe doneness for your local guidance, usually 12–15 minutes depending on thickness.
3
Whisk tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add 1–2 tablespoons water gradually until pourable.
4
Divide spinach, cooked quinoa, tomatoes, cucumber, and salmon between two bowls.
5
Drizzle with the dressing and serve.

Adjusted values

Estimated nutrition

Protein: 25 g
Carbohydrate: 37 g
Fat: 25 g
Fiber: 6 g

Nutrition values are AI-assisted estimates, not medical or dietetic advice.

Equipment

baking sheet
mixing bowl
pot

Substitutions

salmonchicken breast or tofu
tahiniGreek yogurt (not dairy-free)

Practical tips

For meal prep, cook quinoa and salmon ahead and refrigerate.
Add sliced avocado for extra healthy fats.
Swap spinach with arugula or mixed greens.