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Mediterranean Pink Salmon Grain Bowl with Roasted Vegetables

Mediterranean Salmon Grain Bowl with Roasted Vegetables
This dish is summertime in a bowl. Pink salmon is combined with farro, fresh herbs and roasted summer veggies to create a nutritious and colorful meal. This meal packs up perfectly for lunch too!
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup uncooked farro
  • 1 ½ - 2 pounds Alaska pink salmon
  • 2 small zucchini, cubed
  • 2 small yellow squash, cubed
  • 12 ounces grape tomatoes
  • ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 scallions, chopped
  • 8 ounces plain Greek yogurt
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups of mixed fresh herbs such as dill, basil, parsley, chives, and tarragon, chopped
Recipe courtesy of Rising Tide

Directions

  1. Step 1 Roast the vegetables

    Preheat the oven to 425F. Place the zucchini, summer squash and tomatoes on a sheet pan and toss with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until vegetables are starting to brown. Remove from oven and let cool completely.

  2. Step 2 Cook the farro

    Meanwhile, fill a small pot with water and bring to a boil. Add the farro, cover and cook for 30 minutes or until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside. 

  3. Step 3 Prepare the salmon

    Cook the salmon using your preferred method until just cooked through. Set aside to cool completely.

  4. Step 4 Prepare the yogurt dressing

    In a small bowl, combine ¼ cup olive oil with the garlic, scallions, yogurt, and lemon juice. Add salt and pepper to taste.

  5. Step 5 Prepare the grain bowls

    Place ¼ of the farro into a serving bowl. Add ¼ of the roasted veggies, salmon and fresh herbs. Spoon on dollops of the yogurt dressing. Repeat with the remaining three bowls. Serve immediately.

Recipe courtesy of Rising Tide