Name: Salmon & Quinoa Power Bowl with Lemon Feta Avocado Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Healthy
Ingredients: 1 pound of salmon, skin removed & cut into cubes; 1 tablespoon of olive oil, divided; 1/2 teaspoon of salt; 2-4 tablespoons of Dijon mustard; Everything Bagel seasoning; 1 cup of white quinoa, uncooked; 1 cup of finely chopped kale or arugula; 1/3 cup of very finely chopped red onion; 2 tablespoons of olive oil; Juice of 1/2 a lemon; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 ripe avocados, diced; 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 tablespoon of capers; 1/3 cup of crumbled feta cheese; 1 teaspoon of lemon zest; Juice of 1/2 lemon; 1 tablespoon of olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste

Description

A nourishing and delicious meal packed with protein from salmon and quinoa, healthy fats from avocado, and fresh flavors from herbs and lemon.

Ingredients

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1 pound of salmon, skin removed & cut into cubes
1 tablespoon of olive oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon of salt
2–4 tablespoons of Dijon mustard
Everything Bagel seasoning
1 cup of white quinoa, uncooked
1 cup of finely chopped kale or arugula
1/3 cup of very finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons of olive oil
Juice of 1/2 a lemon
Salt and pepper to taste
2 ripe avocados, diced
2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley
1/2 tablespoon of capers
1/3 cup of crumbled feta cheese
1 teaspoon of lemon zest
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 tablespoon of olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of rinsed white quinoa and 1 3/4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 to 10 more minutes.
Fluff the quinoa with a fork and let it cool slightly.
In a large bowl, add the lukewarm quinoa, chopped kale or arugula, finely diced onion, olive oil, and lemon juice. Toss together and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Preheat your air fryer to 350°F. Toss the salmon with Dijon mustard and sprinkle everything bagel seasoning and salt on top. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes, depending on chunk size.
In a small bowl, mix together diced avocado, parsley, capers, feta, lemon zest, lemon juice, and olive oil. Combine and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
To assemble, add a generous amount of quinoa, then top with cooked salmon and avocado salsa. Enjoy your meal!

Notes

Rinse the quinoa before cooking to reduce bitterness. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Add avocado just before serving for freshness.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Cooking, Air Frying
Cuisine: Healthy

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 500
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 500mg
Fat: 27g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 18g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 34g
Cholesterol: 60mg