Roasted Salmon Quinoa Bowls – Protein-Packed, Anti‑Inflammatory & Gut‑Healing
Chef Ann Otis’s nutrient-packed Roasted Salmon Quinoa Bowls bring together omega-rich salmon, hearty quinoa, crisp cucumber, and a punchy chili‑lime dressing. Balanced, gut-friendly, Mediterranean-inspired—ready in 30 minutes.
🌿 Benefits of This Recipe
Gut-healing grains & fiber: Quinoa and cucumber support digestion and help modulate blood sugar. (ourhappymess.com)
Rich in omega-3s & protein: Salmon fuels anti-inflammatory pathways and supports cellular repair.
Whole‑food fats & flavor: Olive oil and chili‑lime dressing enhance nutrient absorption and add satisfying taste.
Meal-prep friendly: Cook once, eat all week—bowls stay fresh and flavorful. (ourhappymess.com)
Mediterranean diet benefits: Fish, whole grains, veggies—guaranteed health-boosters.
📝 Ingredients
(Copied exactly from One Happy Mess recipe)
1 cup quinoa
4 salmon fillets (~6 oz each)
2 Tbsp olive oil
Salt & pepper
½ cup chopped cilantro
½ cucumber, thinly sliced
Chili‑Lime Dressing
¼ cup olive oil
⅓ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
3 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 Tbsp chili powder
1 tsp kosher salt
4 Tbsp chopped cilantro
🍳 How to Make It
(Copied verbatim from One Happy Mess) (ourhappymess.com, ourhappymess.com)
Salmon
Preheat oven to 425 °F. Line a baking sheet with foil and grease with olive oil. Pat salmon dry, place skin-side down, rub with oil, season with salt & pepper.
Roast for about 15 minutes, until it just flakes with a fork.
Quinoa
Meanwhile, combine 1 cup quinoa, 2 cups water, and a pinch of salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low.
Simmer 15‑20 minutes until water is absorbed. Cover and steam off heat for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Chili‑Lime Dressing
Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, chili powder, cilantro, and salt in a small bowl.
Stir 2–4 Tbsp into the cooked quinoa.
Assemble Bowls
Divide quinoa into 4 bowls. Top each with a salmon fillet.
Drizzle extra dressing, garnish with sliced cucumber and chopped cilantro. Serve immediately.
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🔗 Source
Recipe adapted directly from Ann Otis’s Roasted Salmon Quinoa Bowls, Our Happy Mess.
https://www.ourhappymess.com/roasted-salmon-quinoa-bowls/ (ourhappymess.com, ourhappymess.com, ourhappymess.com)
