Warm Salmon and Couscous Salad
Elevate your weeknight meals with this vibrant and wholesome Warm Salmon and Couscous Salad. Featuring tender, oven-roasted salmon fillets and fluffy couscous, this recipe is bursting with fresh Mediterranean flavors from juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, tangy lemon juice, and fragrant herbs like parsley and dill. A simple homemade dressing infused with olive oil, garlic, and cumin ties it all together, creating a flavorful, nutrient-packed dish that's ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect for a light dinner or lunch, this warm salad combines healthy ingredients and satisfying textures for a meal that’s as delicious as it is easy to prepare.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Salmon fillet
- 1 cup Couscous
- 1 cup Water
- 4 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 clove Garlic clove
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 small Cucumber
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Rub the salmon fillets with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, a pinch of salt, and a sprinkle of black pepper. Place them skin-side down on the baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until cooked through and flaky.
While the salmon is baking, prepare the couscous. In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of water and a pinch of salt to a boil. Remove the saucepan from heat, stir in the couscous, and cover with a lid. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons olive oil, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, and a pinch of salt and pepper to make the dressing.
Prepare the vegetables: halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion. Chop the fresh parsley and dill.
In a large salad bowl, combine the couscous, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and dill. Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss gently to combine.
Remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest for 2-3 minutes. Break it into large chunks using a fork.
Gently fold the salmon chunks into the couscous salad, being careful not to break them up too much.
Serve the warm salmon and couscous salad immediately, garnished with extra herbs if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1509 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.9 g | 137% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.4 g | 102% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 19.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 186 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 2306 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.1 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.2 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.3 g | ||
| Protein | 78.1 g | 156% | |
| Vitamin D | 37.0 mcg | 185% | |
| Calcium | 140 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 2057 mg | 44% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
