Description
A Mediterranean power meal featuring flaky salmon, crispy spiced chickpeas, and pearl couscous mingled with fresh vegetables and a tangy yogurt-dill sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for chickpeas)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup pearl (Israeli) couscous
- 1 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Fresh dill, for garnish
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Yogurt-Dill Sauce:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the rinsed and drained chickpeas with olive oil, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes until crispy.
- In a saucepan, bring the broth to a boil. Add pearl couscous, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 8–10 minutes until tender. Fluff with a fork.
- Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Bake at 400°F for 10–12 minutes, or pan-sear for 4–6 minutes on one side and 3–5 minutes on the other until cooked through.
- In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, dill, garlic, salt, and pepper to create the sauce.
- Assemble bowls with couscous, salmon, roasted chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and feta. Drizzle with yogurt-dill sauce, garnish with dill, and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
For best results, store components separately to maintain freshness and avoid sogginess. This bowl is ideal for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: salmon, chickpeas, couscous, Mediterranean, healthy meal prep