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Cozy Summer Salmon Bowl - A Heartwarming Healthy Summer Weeknight Dinner

Easy Cozy Summer Salmon Bowl Dinner Recipe

Cozy summer salmon bowl dinner made easy. This heartwarming salmon bowl is a warm summer healthy dinner perfect for weeknight cooking. Try this today.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Easy Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb salmon fillet
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 2 cups mixed greens
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried dill
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pat your salmon fillet dry with paper towels, then place skin-side down on the prepared sheet.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together minced garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon juice, dried dill, salt, and pepper. Brush this mixture generously over the salmon fillet until fully coated.
  3. Roast the salmon for 15-18 minutes until it flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F. This cozy summer salmon bowl dinner recipe depends on perfectly cooked, moist salmon—don't overcook it.
  4. While salmon roasts, prepare your dressing by whisking together remaining olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a small jar. Shake vigorously and set aside.
  5. Divide the cooked quinoa among four bowls as your base layer. Top each with mixed greens, then arrange cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado slices, and red onion artfully around the bowl.
  6. Once salmon finishes cooking, break it into bite-sized chunks and distribute evenly across each bowl. The warm salmon contrasts beautifully with cool vegetables.
  7. Drizzle the lemon-garlic dressing generously over the heartwarming salmon bowl components. Sprinkle pumpkin seeds on top for crunch and extra nutrition.
  8. Serve immediately while the salmon retains its warmth and the vegetables stay crisp. Enjoy each perfect bite!