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Delicious Baked Salmon with Vibrant Quinoa Recipe is a healthy, easy, and flavor-packed meal loaded with tender baked salmon, fluffy quinoa, fresh vegetables, herbs, and bright lemon flavor. This nutritious dinner delivers the perfect balance of protein, wholesome grains, and fresh ingredients for busy weeknights or meal prep.

Ingredients

4 salmon fillets

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1 cup quinoa

2 cups vegetable broth

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1 cucumber, diced

1/4 cup red onion, finely diced

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 avocado, sliced

1 tablespoon olive oil for quinoa

1/2 teaspoon salt for quinoa

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Place the salmon fillets on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

3. Brush olive oil over the salmon and season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

4. Bake the salmon for 12 to 15 minutes until flaky and fully cooked.

5. Rinse the quinoa under cold water thoroughly.

6. Add quinoa and vegetable broth to a saucepan and bring to a boil.

7. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until the quinoa becomes fluffy.

8. Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork and let it cool slightly.

9. Mix cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt into the quinoa.

10. Divide the vibrant quinoa mixture between serving bowls.

11. Top each bowl with baked salmon and sliced avocado.

12. Serve warm with extra lemon wedges if desired.

Notes

Fresh salmon delivers the best flavor and texture.

Rinse quinoa well to remove bitterness.

Add spinach or arugula for extra greens.

Use lime juice instead of lemon for a different citrus flavor.

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.