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Salmon and Quinoa

This is the weeknight dinner that makes you look like you actually planned ahead. Tender roasted salmon, fluffy quinoa, and a zesty chili-lime dressing team up to deliver big flavor with barely any effort.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4

EQUIPMENT (PAID LINKS)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed if needed
  • 2 cups water
  • 4 salmon fillets about 6 ounces each
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • ⅓ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 tablespoons chopped cilantro for the dressing
  • ½ cup tightly packed cilantro chopped (for garnish and mixing)
  • ½ cucumber thinly sliced

Instructions

  • Cook Quinoa: Add quinoa, water, and a pinch of salt to a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer until the water is absorbed, about 15–20 minutes. Remove from heat, cover for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
    1 cup quinoa, 2 cups water, Salt
  • Prep Salmon: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly oil it. Pat salmon dry and place the fillets skin-side down.
  • Season Salmon: Rub the salmon with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
    4 salmon fillets, 2 tablespoons olive oil, Black pepper
  • Roast Salmon: Bake for about 15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
  • Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, chili powder, cilantro, and kosher salt until smooth.
    ⅓ cup freshly squeezed lime juice, ¼ cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 4 tablespoons chopped cilantro, 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Dress Quinoa: Stir about ¼ cup of the dressing into the warm quinoa. Taste and add more if desired.
  • Assemble Bowls: Divide the quinoa into four bowls. Place a salmon fillet on top, add cucumber slices, and sprinkle with the remaining chopped cilantro.
    ½ cucumber, ½ cup tightly packed cilantro
  • Finish with Dressing: Drizzle additional dressing over each bowl before serving.