Description
Mediterranean cuisine is characterized by its emphasis on fresh, seasonal ingredients, and it is often lauded for its healthful qualities due to the use of olive oil, lean proteins and vegetables. This Mediterranean Salmon Rice Bowl combines flakes of roasted salmon with a vibrant salad of fresh vegetables, briny olives and herbs in a simple olive oil and vinegar dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 –1 pound salmon
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- steamed rice for serving
- 2 mini cucumbers, sliced into half moons
- 1 plum tomato, diced
- 1 tablespoon red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 Greek olives, pitted and rough chop
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 4 fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- Place the salmon filet on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Brush on the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish.
- While the salmon is roasting, add the remaining ingredients, except for the steamed rice, in a bowl.
- Toss.
- Once roasted, flake the salmon with a fork.
- Add steamed rice to a bowl.
- Top with a 1/3 of the flaked salmon.
- Spoon on the Mediterranean salad mixture. Serve with lemon wedges.
- ENJOY!
Notes
- see instructions on how to air fry salmon instead of roasting, pan searing is also an option
- serve with steamed white or brown rice, quinoa or couscous (see post for other serving options)
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: Mediterranean