Lemon Herb Grilled Salmon with Quinoa Salad
This Lemon Herb Grilled Salmon with Quinoa Salad recipe is a delicious and healthy meal that can be easily prepared in under 30 minutes. If you don't have a grill, feel free to fry on a stove top. If you aren't a fan of quinoa, try rice or your preferred grain.
Ingredients
Salmon:
- 2 4oz salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Quinoa Salad:
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/3 cup cherry tomatoes sliced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup red onion diced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley minced
- 1/8 tbsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium heat.
- In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, garlic powder, parsley, and thyme.
- Place salmon fillets on a greased grill and brush with the lemon herb mixture.
- Grill salmon for 6-8 minutes or until cooked through.
- Meanwhile, prepare the quinoa salad by combining the quinoa, cherry tomatoes, lemon juice, olive oil, red onion, parsley, and salt in a medium bowl.
- To serve, top the grilled salmon with the quinoa salad.
