Description
Salmon Souvlaki Bowls are a fresh, Greek-inspired meal packed with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients. Juicy, marinated salmon skewers are grilled to perfection and served over a hearty base of rice or grains, topped with tzatziki, veggies, and herbs for a healthy, satisfying bowl. Keywords: salmon souvlaki, Greek salmon bowl, healthy grain bowl, Mediterranean salmon recipe
Ingredients
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- For the Salmon:
- 1 1/2 lbs salmon fillet, skin removed and cut into cubes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Skewers (metal or soaked wooden)
- For the Bowls:
- 2 cups cooked rice, quinoa, or farro
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh dill or parsley for garnish
- For the Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss salmon cubes in marinade and chill for 20–30 minutes.
- Thread salmon onto skewers.
- Grill or sear skewers over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes per side, until salmon is just cooked through.
- While salmon cooks, prepare the tzatziki by mixing all ingredients in a bowl.
- Assemble bowls with a scoop of rice or grains, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, feta, and grilled salmon skewers.
- Drizzle with tzatziki sauce and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
- Swap salmon with chicken or tofu for variety.
- Prepping grains and chopping vegetables ahead makes assembly quick.
- For a low-carb version, serve over cauliflower rice or chopped greens.
Nutrition
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
