Lemon Herb Grilled Salmon with Quinoa Salad

Lemon Herb Grilled Salmon with Quinoa Salad is a delicious and light meal that your friends and family will love. Filled with fresh and flavorful ingredients such as garlic, parsley, and thyme, this dish is packed with protein and nutrients. Not only is this meal easy to make but also low in calories, making it a perfect healthy choice for any night of the week.

Lemon Herb Grilled Salmon with Quinoa Salad

This Lemon Herb Grilled Salmon with Quinoa Salad recipe is a delicious and healthy meal that can be easily prepared in under 30 minutes. If you don't have a grill, feel free to fry on a stove top. If you aren't a fan of quinoa, try rice or your preferred grain.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 283 kcal

Ingredients
  

Salmon:

  • 2 4oz salmon fillets
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1 tsp dried thyme

Quinoa Salad:

  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1/3 cup cherry tomatoes sliced
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red onion diced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley minced
  • 1/8 tbsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your grill to medium heat.
    Preheat your grill to medium heat
  • In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, garlic powder, parsley, and thyme.
    lemon juice garlic powder thyme
  • Place salmon fillets on a greased grill and brush with the lemon herb mixture.
  • Grill salmon for 6-8 minutes or until cooked through.
    grill salmon
  • Meanwhile, prepare the quinoa salad by combining the quinoa, cherry tomatoes, lemon juice, olive oil, red onion, parsley, and salt in a medium bowl.
  • To serve, top the grilled salmon with the quinoa salad.

This delicious lemon herb grilled salmon with quinoa salad is a great combination of heart-healthy seafood and complex carbohydrates. The combination of fresh herbs, lemon juice, and garlic gives the salmon a unique flavor, while the quinoa salad provides a delicious and nutritious side dish. This recipe is sure to please and can be enjoyed by the whole family.

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