🥑🐟 Elevate your lunch or dinner with this fresh and satisfying Greek Salmon & Veggie Quinoa Salad! Juicy, herb-seasoned salmon paired with protein-rich quinoa, vibrant cucumbers, roasted veggies, and tangy feta, all drizzled with a dreamy avocado-dill yogurt sauce. Nutrient-packed and full of Mediterranean flavor—what’s not to love?
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Ingredients (Serves 4 | ~450 cal per serving)
Greek-Seasoned Salmon
• 1 lb salmon fillet (skin-on or skinless)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp salt & pepper (to taste)
• Juice of ½ lemon
Quinoa & Veggies
• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 2 cups water or broth
• 1 cup cucumber, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup roasted veggies (zucchini, bell peppers, or eggplant)
• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Creamy Avocado-Dill Yogurt Sauce
• 1 ripe avocado, pitted and peeled
• ½ cup Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• Juice of ½ lemon
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• Water, as needed (to thin the sauce)
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Instructions
1. Cook Quinoa
• In a saucepan, bring 1 cup quinoa and 2 cups water/broth to a boil.
• Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for ~15 minutes or until quinoa is fluffy. Set aside to cool slightly.
2. Season & Grill Salmon
• Pat salmon dry; brush with olive oil.
• Sprinkle oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and squeeze lemon juice over the fillet.
• Grill or pan-sear over medium-high heat, ~4–5 mins per side, until the salmon flakes easily.
3. Prepare Sauce
• In a blender or food processor, blend avocado, Greek yogurt, fresh dill, lemon juice, and garlic.
• Season with salt & pepper. Add a little water to achieve a pourable consistency.
4. Assemble Salad
• In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and roasted veggies.
• Gently toss with crumbled feta (if using).
• Top with flaked or sliced salmon.
5. Drizzle & Serve
• Drizzle the avocado-dill sauce over the quinoa salad and salmon.
• Enjoy immediately or chill for a refreshing meal later!
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Savor the fresh, herbaceous flavors in every bite—perfect for a nutritious weeknight dinner or meal prep favorite!
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