Baked Lemon Herb Salmon with Quinoa and Spinach Salad
A healthy and delicious baked salmon dish, seasoned with fresh herbs and lemon, served with a nutritious quinoa and spinach salad, perfect for supporting heart health and managing blood sugar levels.
Baked Lemon Herb Salmon with Quinoa and Spinach Salad is a dinner recipe ready in about 35 minutes. Each serving has approximately 917 kcal, 68g protein, 91g carbs, 30g fat.
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper.
Place the salmon fillet in a baking dish and brush the herb mixture over it.
Bake the salmon for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.
Meanwhile, rinse quinoa and cook it according to package instructions.
In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, fresh spinach, and halved cherry tomatoes.
Drizzle with a bit of olive oil and lemon juice, and toss to combine.
Serve the baked salmon on a plate alongside the quinoa and spinach salad.