Mediterranean Grain Bowls with Salmon
Ingredients
The grains and salmon
-
1 ½
cups
ancient grains (quinoa, kamut, wheat berries, rice)
-
6
(4-ounce)
filets fresh salmon, skinned
-
¼
cup
extra virgin olive oil, divided
The vegetables and toppings
-
4
ounces
feta, crumbled
-
1 ½
cups
cherry tomatoes, sliced
-
1 ½
cups
cucumber, sliced
-
1
medium
avocado, pitted and sliced
-
½
cup
pitted Kalamata olives
-
¼
cup
red onion, thinly sliced
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Zest and juice of
1
medium lemon
-
¼
cup
fresh basil leaves
-
Pinch each
crushed red pepper flakes and dried oregano leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the ancient grains according to package directions and allow to cool.
- Preheat the oven to a low broil.
- Place the salmon on a baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and season with salt and black pepper. Broil for 5-7 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
- To assemble the bowls, spoon the ancient grains into 4 bowls, and place salmon and chunks of feta on top.
- Arrange cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, Kalamata olives, and red onion on top of the feta.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon zest and juice, and a pinch of salt and black pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over each bowl and top with fresh basil leaves, crushed red pepper flakes, oregano, and additional salt and black pepper.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
6
Calories
511
Total fat
30g
Total carbohydrates
34g
Total protein
27g
Sodium
448mg
Cholesterol
45mg
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