Roasted Salmon Quinoa Bowls with Avocado, Cucumber & Green Goddess Dressing

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Total Time
30 Minutes, plus 15 minutes to make the dressing
Prep Time
20 Minutes
Cook Time
10 Minutes
Rating
4.94 out of 5 stars
(31)

Ingredients

4 servings
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 4 (6-ounce) skinless salmon fillets
  • 1 cup quinoa, cooked according to package instructions (see note), at room temperature
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 small English or hothouse cucumber, seeded and thinly sliced
  • 2 avocados, pitted and diced
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh herbs, like chives, basil, tarragon, or parsley, for serving (optional)
  • Green goddess dressing
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges, for serving
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Preparation

Chef’s notes

Different brands of quinoa require different preparations and cooking times. I like Ancient Harvest quinoa, mostly for ease because it comes pre-washed and does not need to be rinsed prior to cooking (quinoa is coated with a bitter substance called saponin that needs to be rinsed off before cooking). For 1 cup of quinoa, add ½ teaspoon of salt to the cooking water.
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