Grilled Lemon Herb Salmon with Quinoa Salad
A flavorful grilled lemon herb salmon served with a nutritious quinoa salad packed with seasonal vegetables, providing a balanced meal rich in protein, healthy fats, and complex carbohydrates.
Grilled Lemon Herb Salmon with Quinoa Salad is a lunch recipe ready in about 35 minutes. Each serving has approximately 917 kcal, 69g protein, 92g carbs, 31g fat.
1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
2. Marinate the salmon fillet in olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper for at least 15 minutes.
3. Cook the quinoa according to package instructions.
4. While quinoa is cooking, grill the salmon for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
5. In a bowl, combine cooked quinoa, chopped parsley, diced cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and crumbled feta cheese. Drizzle with a little olive oil and mix well.
6. Serve the grilled salmon on a bed of quinoa salad and enjoy!