Mediterranean Salmon and Vegetable Quinoa

Aya Thompson

Aya Thompson

May 10, 2026 • 12 min read

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Mediterranean Salmon and Vegetable Quinoa

"Learn how to make Mediterranean Salmon and Vegetable Quinoa with this easy step-by-step recipe."

Learn how to make Mediterranean Salmon and Vegetable Quinoa with this easy step-by-step recipe.

Conclusion

I hope you enjoy making this Mediterranean Salmon and Vegetable Quinoa. It's one of my favorite recipes!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa (uncooked)
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, combine quinoa, water, and 1/2 tsp salt. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 15-20 mins. Let sit for 5 mins, then fluff and mix in cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, basil, and lemon zest.
  2. Preheat broiler on high. Mix remaining 1/2 tsp salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika. Line a pan with foil and grease. Place salmon on pan, coat with spice mix. Add lemon wedges.
  3. Broil salmon on lower-third rack for 8-10 mins until it flakes easily. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve salmon over quinoa with roasted lemon wedges.

Recipe Details

Perfect for Dinner

Mediterranean Salmon and Vegetable Quinoa

Mediterranean Salmon and Vegetable Quinoa

Learn how to make Mediterranean Salmon and Vegetable Quinoa with this easy step-by-step recipe.

5 min
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
4
Servings
150
Calories

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In a saucepan, combine quinoa, water, and 1/2 tsp salt. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 15-20 mins. Let sit for 5 mins, then fluff and mix in cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, basil, and lemon zest.

2

Preheat broiler on high. Mix remaining 1/2 tsp salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika. Line a pan with foil and grease. Place salmon on pan, coat with spice mix. Add lemon wedges.

3

Broil salmon on lower-third rack for 8-10 mins until it flakes easily. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve salmon over quinoa with roasted lemon wedges.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

600 calories Calories
30g Protein
20g Fat
68g Carbs
363mg Sodium

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