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Fresh Mediterranean Salmon Bowl Recipe with Easy Creamy Tzatziki Sauce

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A fresh and flavorful salmon bowl featuring tender salmon, crisp veggies, and a homemade creamy tzatziki sauce that brings Mediterranean flair to your table. Quick and easy to prepare, perfect for healthy lunches or dinners.

Ingredients

  • Fresh salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each), skin on or off depending on preference
  • Olive oil (for brushing and cooking)
  • Fresh lemon juice
  • Garlic powder
  • Dried oregano or za’atar
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Greek yogurt (full-fat or 2%, about 1 cup / 240 ml)
  • Cucumber, grated and drained
  • Fresh garlic clove, minced
  • Fresh dill, finely chopped (or mint as alternative)
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Cooked quinoa or brown rice (about 1 cup / 185 g cooked)
  • Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Cucumber slices or ribbons
  • Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • Red onion, thinly sliced
  • Fresh parsley or mint leaves for garnish
  • Optional: crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Brush both sides lightly with olive oil. Sprinkle garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and pepper evenly over the fillets. Set aside.
  2. Grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess water using a clean towel. In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, chopped dill, lemon juice (about 1 tablespoon), olive oil (1 tablespoon), and a pinch of salt. Mix well and chill in the fridge.
  3. Cook quinoa or brown rice according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and keep warm.
  4. Heat a non-stick skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Place salmon fillets skin-side down if skin-on. Cook for 4-5 minutes without disturbing to get a crust. Flip and cook another 3-5 minutes until salmon flakes easily.
  5. While salmon cooks, halve cherry tomatoes, slice cucumbers, thinly slice red onion, halve olives, and chop fresh herbs.
  6. In serving bowls, layer cooked quinoa or rice as the base. Arrange fresh veggies, olives, and herbs around the bowl. Place cooked salmon on top and drizzle generously with creamy tzatziki. Optionally sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese.
  7. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon over the bowl for brightness. Serve immediately.

Notes

Drain the grated cucumber well to avoid watery tzatziki sauce. Let the salmon rest a couple of minutes after cooking to keep it juicy. For extra crispy salmon, pat dry before seasoning and avoid overcrowding the pan. Tzatziki flavors deepen if made a few hours ahead. Store salmon and tzatziki separately for meal prep.

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