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Greek Baked Salmon
10 min
Prep Time20 min
Cook Time30 min
Total TimeThis Greek inspired Baked Salmon dish is quick and easy enough to throw together for a weekday meal. Loaded with omega-3, protein and lots of fresh veggies, it’s the perfect nutritious and refreshing dish for the warmer weather!
Ingredients (4 servings)
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4 salmon fillets
2 tomatoes
1 cucumber
1 green bell pepper
1/2 red onion
50g kalamata olives
180g reduced-fat feta cheese
1 lemon, juiced
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic,
1/2 tsp dried oregano
-Salt, to taste
-Pepper, to taste
- Preheat oven to 375°F / 190°C.
- Pat dry salmon fillets and season with salt and pepper. Place on baking tray and bake for 15-20 minutes or until desired doneness.
- While salmon is baking, prepare your toppings. Dice tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, olives and feta cheese. Mince garlic. Transfer everything to a large mixing bowl.
- Add lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil and oregano. Toss until everything is well combined. Taste and season with salt and pepper if necessary.
- When the salmon fillets are done, transfer them to the serving plates. Top each one with the feta mixture. Enjoy!
Notes
- Serve this dish with a side of leafy greens or your favorite side dish such as Balsamic Glazed Brussels Sprouts or Baked Spaghetti Squash for a more filling meal!
- Go easy on the salt when seasoning the toppings as the feta and olives can be quite salty already.
- English cucumber is preferred for this recipe.
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