Description

These Honey Harissa Salmon Quinoa Bowls are packed with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. Flaky salmon coated in a sweet and smoky honey harissa glaze is served over fluffy quinoa with crisp veggies and a drizzle of lemon yogurt sauce. It’s healthy, satisfying, and ready in under 30 minutes!

Ingredients

For the Salmon:

4 salmon fillets (about 5 oz each)
2 tablespoons harissa paste
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Juice of 1/2 lemon

For the Bowls:

1 cup quinoa, uncooked
2 cups water or broth
1 cup cucumber, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1 avocado, sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or mint (optional)

For the Lemon Yogurt Sauce:

1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 small garlic clove, minced (optional)

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Instructions

Cook the Quinoa:

Rinse quinoa under cold water. Combine quinoa and water (or broth) in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside.

Prepare the Salmon:

In a small bowl, whisk together harissa paste, honey, olive oil, and lemon juice. Brush over salmon fillets and season with salt and pepper.

Cook the Salmon:

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add salmon, skin-side down (if skin-on), and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, until cooked through and glazed. Alternatively, bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12–15 minutes.

Make the Yogurt Sauce:

Stir together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic (if using) until smooth.

Assemble the Bowls:

Divide quinoa between 4 bowls. Top each with cooked salmon, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and avocado slices. Drizzle with lemon yogurt sauce and sprinkle with herbs if desired.

Notes

Harissa paste can vary in spice level—start with less if you’re sensitive to heat.
Swap quinoa for brown rice or couscous if you prefer.
These bowls are great for meal prep—just keep the sauce separate until ready to serve.