These delicious grilled salmon bowls are a favorite in our house! And they check all the boxes. They’re big on flavor but take minimal effort to make. Plus, they’re super healthy.
Grilled Salmon Bowls
Fresh ingredients are the main attraction in this super simple-to-make dish.
I’ve topped brown rice with some grilled fresh salmon fillets. I’ve then added ripe summer tomatoes, Persian cucumbers, and some tangy feta cheese. And then I’ve topped it off with fresh herbs and some creamy tzatziki sauce. Yum!!
To make it even easier on myself, I’ve used store-bought tzatziki sauce and heated frozen pre-cooked brown rice. But of course, you can also make your own if that’s your thing!
What to Keep in Mind When Making Salmon Bowls:
- Salmon: You can cook the salmon on a grill or using a grill pan. Or if you prefer, you can bake your salmon at 450 degrees until cooked through, about 12-15 minutes.
- Veggies: I used ripe cherry tomatoes and Persian cucumbers in this dish. But you could also add grilled zucchini and/or squash, as well as bell peppers and/or avocados. Or really any vegetable you like!
- Rice: I used pre-cooked organic brown rice in this dish, which you can find at stores like Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods. But you could also use farro or couscous or quinoa. And of course, you can make your own rice (or grains)!
- Tzatziki Sauce: This super flavorful, creamy sauce is a traditional Greek dish made with yogurt, cucumbers, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and herbs. Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods sell great-tasting, pre-made tzatziki sauce.
- Toppings: I topped my bowls with chunks of tangy feta cheese and fresh dill and Italian parsley. Oh, and a few kalamata olives!
If you like salmon dishes, make sure to try the perfect summer salmon salad!
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Grilled Salmon Bowls with Tzatziki Sauce
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
Healthy, easy-to-make, and super delicious salmon bowls!
Ingredients
- 1 pound skin-on salmon cut into 4 pieces
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon dry Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 2 packages frozen brown rice cooked per instructions
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2–3 Persian cucumbers, sliced
- 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives
- 4–8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- Lemon wedges
- Chopped fresh herbs like dill and Italian parsley
- Tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- Prep all your veggies and herbs and cook the rice per the package instructions.
- Heat your grill, grill pan, or skillet to medium-high heat. Drizzle the salmon with olive oil and season with Italian herbs and salt and pepper.
- Transfer the salmon to the preheated grill or pan and cook for about 3-5 minutes per side or until the salmon is cooked to the desired doneness. Remove from the grill, drizzle with lemon juice and set aside.
- To assemble, divide the rice among four bowls, and season with salt and pepper. Add the grilled salmon, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and feta cheese. Dollop with tzatziki sauce and sprinkle fresh herbs. Adjust seasoning, if needed.