Salmon Quinoa Bowl with Avocado and Apple
A healthy paleo style quinoa bowl with salmon, avocado and apples. The quinoa is dressed in a fresh herb vinaigrette.
Servings 2 people
Calories 200kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano chopped
- 8 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- salt and black pepper
- 4 cups cooked quinoa
- 2 inch salmon fillets about 1 thick.
- 1 teaspoon seasoning
- 1 large ripe avocado
- 1 red apple
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a small bowl mix together the garlic, cilantro, oregano, 6 tablespoons of olive oil and lemon juice.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Season the salmon with your preferred seasoning mixture.
- In a non-stick pan, heat the remaining two tablespoon olive oil over a med-high heat.
- Place the salmon into the pan top side first and ear for about 1 minute.
- Turn the salmon over and place the pan in the oven.
- Roast for 8-10 minutes and the salmon looks golden brown and firm to the touch on top.
- Dice the avocado and apple and add both to the quinoa in a bowl.
- Mix about 1/4 cup of the herb vinaigrette through the quinoa, taste and add more if desired.
- Season with more salt and pepper.
- Divide the quinoa between two bowls and place a piece of salmon on top.
- Serve at once.
Nutrition
Calories: 200kcal