Grilled salmon bowl vegetables 🥗
Grilled Salmon Power Bowl
Ingredients:
2 salmon fillets
1 cup cooked quinoa
1 cup baby spinach
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Directions:
Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper (optional: drizzle with olive oil or lemon juice).
Place the salmon fillets on the grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until the salmon is fully cooked and flakes easily with a fork.
While the salmon is grilling, prepare your power bowl. In a bowl, place the cooked quinoa as the base.
Add the baby spinach on top of the quinoa, followed by the halved cherry tomatoes.
Once the salmon is cooked, place the fillets on top of the spinach and quinoa.
Serve immediately, optionally drizzling with your favorite dressing or a squeeze of lemon. Enjoy your nutritious grilled salmon power bowl!#salmonrecipeideas #salmonbowls #salmonrecipes #lemon8challenge #opulentechoess
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