Description
The Best Greek Salmon & Rice combines tender, herb-seasoned salmon with a bed of fluffy rice and bright Mediterranean accents like cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, feta, and tzatziki—delicious, healthy, and ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (about 4–6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 ½ tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2–3 cups cooked rice (white, jasmine or brown)
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup kalamata olives
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Place salmon on a baking sheet, brush with half the marinade, and bake until cooked through (about 12–15 minutes).
- Meanwhile, divide cooked rice among serving bowls.
- Mix remaining marinade with cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion.
- Top rice with salmon, marinated veggies, olives, feta, and a dollop of tzatziki.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Marinate salmon up to 30 minutes before baking for extra flavor.
- Make components (rice, salmon, veggies) ahead and assemble when ready—perfect for meal prep.
- Swap rice for freekeh or quinoa for a different grain.
- Use gluten-free if needed. Tzatziki can be homemade or store-bought.
- Fresh dill or parsley makes a lovely garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
