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This Honey Garlic Salmon Quinoa Bowl is a flavorful and delicious, protein-packed meal. It's filled with hearty quinoa, fresh corn, cherry tomatoes, and herbs. Tossed in a simple, white balsamic dressing and served with salmon seasoned with a honey garlic sauce, this easy dish is ready in just 30 minutes and full of flavor!

Honey Garlic Salmon and Quinoa Bowl

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This Salmon and Quinoa Bowl is filled with hearty quinoa, fresh corn, cherry tomatoes, and herbs. Tossed in a simple, white balsamic dressing!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword healthy dinner, quinoa recipe, salmon recipe, seafood recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2 bowls
Calories 772
Author Gayle

Ingredients

Salmon:

  • 2 pieces fresh salmon
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper , to taste

Quinoa bowl:

  • 1 cup dry quinoa
  • 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 3 ears corn on the cob
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes , halved
  • ½ red onion , diced
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
  • 2 sprigs fresh oregano , leaves torn off

Dressing:

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
  • Salt and pepper , to taste

Instructions

Make the salmon:

  • Preheat oven to 400F. Lightly grease a medium baking pan with non-stick cooking spray or line with parchment paper. Place salmon in prepared pan. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, add honey, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Lightly brush over salmon, making sure to coat sides.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily.

Prepare bowls:

  • While salmon is baking, prepare quinoa. In a medium pot, add quinoa and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, and then simmer for 15 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
  • While quinoa is cooking, place corn into boiling water and boil for about 5 minutes.
  • Remove corn and submerge into cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool for several minutes and then cut corn off cob and place into a large bowl. Add cooked quinoa, tomatoes, red onion, basil and oregano in with corn.

Make dressing:

  • Add olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
  • Divide quinoa mixture into two bowls. Top with prepared salmon. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 772kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 743mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 448IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 4mg