Mediterranean Salmon with Quinoa
Herb-crusted salmon fillet served over fluffy quinoa with a Mediterranean twist
💪 High Protein
❤️ Low Sat. Fat
✓ Diabetes Friendly
35m
Total
380
Calories
32g
Protein
4
Servings
Nutrition Information
28g
Carbs
4g
Fiber
24g
Net Carbs
15g
Fat
Blood Sugar Impact
Glycemic Index (GI)
Low
53
Absorption speed
Glycemic Load (GL)
Medium
13
Total impact per serving
💡 GI measures absorption SPEED, GL measures TOTAL IMPACT on your blood sugar.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (5 oz each) Salmon fillets (Wild-caught preferred)
- 1 cup uncooked Quinoa (Rinsed)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (Halved)
- 1 medium Cucumber (Diced)
- 2 Lemon (Juice and zest)
- 2 tbsp Fresh dill (Chopped)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic (Minced)
Instructions
- 1
Cook quinoa according to package directions, let cool
- 2
Preheat oven to 400°F
- 3
Season salmon with lemon zest, dill, salt, and pepper
- 4
Bake salmon for 12-15 minutes until it flakes easily
- 5
Mix cooked quinoa with tomatoes, cucumber, lemon juice, and olive oil
- 6
Serve salmon over quinoa mixture, garnish with fresh dill
💡 Tips
- •Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids which support heart health
- •Quinoa is a complete protein and has a lower glycemic index than rice
- •Leftovers make a great cold salad for lunch