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A vibrant quick salmon bowl filled with fresh ingredients.

Classic Quick Salmon Bowl with Lemon-Dill Vinaigrette

This classic quick salmon bowl is a healthy and flavorful meal featuring perfectly cooked salmon, a hearty grain base, fresh vegetables, and a zesty lemon-dill vinaigrette.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2 bowls
Calories 550 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Small Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Skillet (optional)

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon

  • 2 (6 oz) salmon fillets skin on or off
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp garlic powder optional
  • 1/2 tsp paprika optional

For the Base

  • 1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa

For the Veggies & Toppings

  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1/2 English cucumber thinly sliced
  • 1 large carrot julienned or grated
  • 1/2 avocado sliced or diced
  • Edamame, cherry tomatoes, spiralized zucchini (optional)

For the Dressing (Quick Lemon-Dill Vinaigrette)

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp chopped fresh dill or 1/2 tsp dried
  • 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Prepare the Salmon

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat salmon dry, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.

Cook the Salmon

  • Place salmon on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until flaky. Alternatively, pan-fry for 4-5 minutes per side.

Cook Your Grain

  • Prepare brown rice or quinoa according to package directions while the salmon cooks.

Prep the Veggies

  • Wash and prepare vegetables: shred cabbage, slice cucumber, julienne carrot, and slice avocado.

Make the Dressing

  • Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, dill, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Adjust seasonings to taste.

Assemble the Bowls

  • Divide cooked grain between two bowls, then top each with a salmon fillet. Arrange shredded cabbage, sliced cucumber, carrots, and avocado around the salmon, adding any other desired toppings.

Drizzle and Serve

  • Generously drizzle the lemon-dill vinaigrette over each bowl and serve immediately.

Notes

Feel free to customize your bowl with your favorite grains and vegetables. Adjust seasoning to your preference.