Walnut Crusted Salmon Grain Bowl

Walnut Crusted Salmon Grain Bowl

DESCRIPTION

Crispy walnut-crusted salmon meets quinoa, roasted butternut squash, and kale for a nourishing bowl full of flavor.

Total Time
1 Hr, 10 Mins
Serves
4
Serving Size
1 piece
Meal
Course

Total Time

Prep Time
20 Mins
Cook Time
50 Mins
Total Time
1 Hr, 10 Mins

Nutrition

Calories
540 cal
Total Fat
33 g
Saturated Fat
5 g
Trans Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
8 g
Monounsaturated Fat
7 g
Cholesterol
86 mg
Sodium
402 mg
Carbohydrates
20 g
Dietary Fiber
6 g
Total Sugars
6 g
Protein
31 g
Vitamin D
10 mcg
Calcium
157 mg
Iron
4 mg
Potassium
1189 mg

Ingredients

Bowl Components

  • ⅓ cup dry quinoa

  • 1 ½ cup cubed butternut squash

  • 3 cups kale

  • ¼ cup feta

  • ¼ cup parsley

  • 4 tsp olive oil, divided

Walnut Crusted Salmon

  • 1 lbs salmon fillets

  • ½ cup finely chopped California walnuts

  • 1 ½ tbsp Dijon mustard

  • 1 ½ tsp honey

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp lemon zest

  • ½ tsp smoked paprika

  • Kosher salt and black pepper to taste

Dressing

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar

  • Juice from half a lemon

  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

  • 1 tsp honey

  • ¼ tsp paprika

  • Kosher salt and black pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. Cook quinoa according to package directions.

  2. Preheat oven to 400F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss squash with 2 tsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast on baking sheet for 15-20 min until tender. Set aside to cool.

  3. Make salmon: In a small bowl, combine Dijon, honey, garlic powder, lemon zest, paprika, salt, and pepper.

  4. Add salmon to a parchment lined baking sheet. Spread mixture over salmon. Sprinkle chopped walnuts over top and gently press down to adhere to salmon.

  5. Bake salmon for 10-12 min until opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

  6. Massage kale with 2 tsp olive oil in a large bowl. Add cooked quinoa, roasted squash, feta, and parsley to the bowl and toss to combine.

  7. Add all dressing ingredients to a jar fitted with a lid. Shake well to emulsify.

  8. Serve greens and veggies in a bowl and top with a fillet of walnut crusted salmon. Serve with dressing. Garnish with more parsley, if desired.