Salmon souvlaki protein bowl

Three sources of protein in one meal? Yes please

By Louella BerrymanPublished: 24 June 2024

Louella Berryman

If you're looking for ways to make baked salmon more exciting, then you're going to love this protein-packed salmon souvlaki bowl recipe.

As well as being inspired by the fresh flavours of the Greek islands, this salmon bowl contains not one, not two, but three sources of protein. The salmon, Greek yoghurt and quinoa bring protein to the party, while the fresh tomatoes, cucumber and red onion have loads of vitamins and fibre to contribute. The feta is a delicious source of calcium (and protein too!) and contains enough fat to help you feel satiated. The herbs are mostly there to make things delicious, but if you're trying to follow a 30 plants a week diet, they count towards your plant points, so don't miss them out!

All these elements make this tasty salmon bowl a great recovery meal, plus, it's ready in only 20 minutes so you won't be waiting around long to get your post-gym protein fix. If you want to add a little extra, some sauerkraut or pickles would add a delicious tang to the dish, and would be a brilliant gut health-boosting fermented food option.

The salmon in this recipe is marinated with plenty of oregano and cumin for fragrance and a little paprika for spice, as well as fresh lemon. It takes just 15 minutes in the oven, meanwhile, you'll be making quick chunky tzatziki and mini Greek salad with feta. Served with ready-cooked quinoa (which is a total meal-prepping game changer, by the way) this meal is bursting with nutrients and flavour.

Looking for more healthy salmon recipes? Try our fresh and zesty salmon poke bowl.

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Yields:: 2
Prep Time:: 5 mins
Cook Time:: 15 mins
Total Time:: 20 mins

Ingredients

For the salmon

2
skinless and boneless salmon fillets
2 tsp.
olive oil
1 tsp.
dried oregano
1 tsp.
ground cumin
1/2 tsp.
dried mint
1/2 tsp.
paprika
1/2 tsp.
garlic powder
4
slices of lemon, halved
Flaky sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper

For the tzatziki

1/4
cucumber, chopped into 0.5cm chunks
3 Tbsp.
Greek yoghurt
1
garlic clove, grated
1 tsp.
fresh dill, finely chopped
1 tsp.
mint leaves, finely chopped
A squeeze of lemon juice
Flaky sea salt

For the Greek salad

1/4
red onion, finely sliced
6
cherry tomatoes, quartered
A squeeze of lemon juice
1/4
cucumber, thinly sliced
30 g
feta

For the quinoa

1
x 250g pack ready-cooked quinoa (or other grains)
A squeeze of lemon juice
Flaky sea salt

To serve

Mint leaves, finely chopped
Fresh dill, finely chopped

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan) gas mark 4.
2. Step 2Line a baking tray with baking parchment, then put the salmon on top. Drizzle each fillet with a teaspoon of olive oil, then season with the oregano, cumin, mint, paprika, garlic powder and salt and pepper. Put the lemon slices on top, then cook in the oven for 10-15 minutes until just opaque.
3. Step 3Meanwhile, prepare the tzatziki. Put the cucumber, yoghurt, garlic, dill, mint lemon juice and a pinch of salt into a bowl and stir to combine, then set aside.
4. Step 4Then, make the Greek salad by putting the red onion, cucumber and cherry tomatoes in a bowl. Add a squeeze of lemon juice and crumble in the feta, then stir to combine. Set aside.
5. Step 5Next, make the quinoa by heating the grains according to pack instructions, then stir through a squeeze of lemon juice and a pinch of salt.
6. Step 6Build your bowl by adding the quinoa, Greek salad and tzatziki to a large shallow bowl.
7. Step 7Take the salmon out of the oven, remove the lemon slices and top the salad bowl with the fillet. Garnish with extra fresh dill and mint leaves.

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Louella Berryman

Louella is our food and drink writer, covering everything from how to host the perfect pasta party to the latest research on fermented foods and gut health. She's worked in almost every part of the food and hospitality industry, from serving plates and pouring wine to recipe developing and cooking behind the scenes to create beautifully photographed food for magazines. Outside of the office, you can usually find Louella performing very badly in pub quizzes or shaking up a margarita or two.

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