This Salmon Bowl recipe is bursting with bright delicious ingredients. It is both fresh yet hearty, comforting yet vibrant and delicious yet HEALTHY and loaded with fixings but wonderfully simple to make! This bowl is fabulous for lunches, dinners or meal prep. Also, it’s packed with many nutrients including mood-boosting omega-3’s to keep you feeling nourished and feeling good. Tip – For simple modifications, use ingredients you already have on hand!
Recipe by FH Contributor, Lauryn Woodruff
Ingredients
Ingredients for Salmon and Zucchini
- 1 salmon fillet
- ¼ lemon, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon each Salt, pepper, oregano
- 1 Zucchini, sliced and roasted
- Salt and pepper to taste
Ingredients for Bowl*
- 6 Grape Tomatoes, chopped
- 1 Cucumber, sliced
- ¼ cup Red bell pepper, chopped
- ¼ cup red onion, diced
- 1 -2 cups Lettuce, chopped
- 3 tablespoons Parsley, chopped finely
Ingredients for Dressing
- Equal parts olive oil and red wine vinegar (about 1 tbsp)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bag or container add salmon fillet, ¼ lemon, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp honey, and 1 tsp each of salt, pepper, and oregano. Marinate at least 1 hour.
- Bake salmon in oven at 450 F about 6-7 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Slice 1 zucchini and toss with 1 tbsp olive oil. Roast zucchini in oven at 450 F about 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Add equal parts (about 1 tbsp each) of olive oil and red wine vinegar to a container. Add salt and pepper to taste. Shake to mix.
- Add lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and zucchini to a bowl. Top with salmon, parsley, and dressing.
- Serve and Enjoy!
- *Note(s): Can choose any 3-4 vegetables, you have. Optional add ins: olives for tang, or grains like couscous for a well-balanced and filling meal. Also, you can choose to marinate fish overnight for a quicker prep time.