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Mediterranean Grilled Salmon Bowls Recipe

Mediterranean Grilled Salmon with grilled veggies over a bed of quinoa, fresh greens, and topped with a dollop creamy Tzatziki Sauce. A healthy flavorful Mediterranean-inspired dinner, perfect for summer!

4.8 from 157 votes
35 mins
Total Time
2
bowls
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Mediterranean Grilled Salmon Bowls

How to Make the Best Mediterranean Grilled Salmon Bowls

These Mediterranean Grilled Salmon Bowls are the perfect healthy dinner for warm summer evenings. The combination of perfectly grilled salmon, charred vegetables, and cool, creamy tzatziki creates a symphony of flavors and textures that’s both satisfying and nutritious. The smoky notes from the grill complement the fresh Mediterranean ingredients beautifully.

What makes this recipe special is the grilled lemon—a simple technique that transforms ordinary citrus into something magical. When you grill lemon halves cut-side down, they caramelize and develop a deeper, more complex flavor that elevates every component of the bowl. Squeeze this grilled lemon generously over everything for the best results.

Building these bowls is all about layering flavors and textures. Start with a base of fluffy quinoa (or rice if you prefer), add a bed of fresh greens, then top with the warm grilled salmon and vegetables. Finish with a generous dollop of cool tzatziki and a scattering of fresh herbs. Each bite offers something different—warm and cool, creamy and crunchy, smoky and fresh.

Mediterranean Grilled Salmon Bowls

Mediterranean Grilled Salmon Bowls

Mediterranean Grilled Salmon with grilled veggies over a bed of quinoa, fresh greens, and topped with a dollop creamy Tzatziki Sauce. A healthy flavorful Mediterranean-inspired dinner, perfect for summer!

4.8 from 157 votes
CourseFish
CuisineMediterranean
Keywordmediterranean salmon bowls, mediterranean grilled salmon, grilled salmon with tzatziki, grilled salmon tzatziki bowl, grilled salmon recipes, greek salmon bowl, greek salmon
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time35 mins
Servings2 bowls
Calories451kcal
AuthorAlex Raeburn
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Ingredients

Salmon

Grilled Vegetables

Bowl Base

Instructions

Prep and Grill

  1. Preheat heat grill to medium-high.
  2. Set the quinoa or rice to cook on the stove, according to directions. Quinoa takes roughly 20-30 minutes.
  3. Brush salmon with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Set aside. Brush the eggplant or zucchini with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Make the optional Tzatziki Sauce, or use store-bought.
  5. Place salmon on a well-greased grill, along with the lemon (open side down), the tomato (open side down) and the sliced eggplant. Grill salmon on both sides for 3-4 minutes, shorter or longer depending on the thickness of the cut. Grill the lemon and tomato until deep grill marks appear, and flip the eggplant, grilling till tender and translucent.

Assemble the Bowls

  1. When veggies and salmon are done, assemble the 2 bowls.
  2. Divide quinoa among two bowls. Top with a handful of greens. Add any fresh veggies you like and drizzle with a little olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper and a squeeze of the grilled lemon.
  3. Arrange the grilled vegetables and salmon over top. Squeeze more of the grilled lemon over the whole bowl.
  4. Spoon a few generous spoonfuls of tzatziki sauce over top of the salmon. Scatter with fresh dill or other herbs.
  5. Pour yourself a glass of white wine. Enjoy!

Notes

  • The grilled lemon adds a wonderful smoky, caramelized flavor when squeezed over the salmon and vegetables.
  • For extra protein, increase the salmon to 12 ounces.
  • This bowl works great with meal prep—cook the quinoa ahead of time and store in the refrigerator.
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