Warm Salmon and Couscous Salad

Elevate your weeknight meals with this vibrant and wholesome Warm Salmon and Couscous Salad. Featuring tender, oven-roasted salmon fillets and fluffy couscous, this recipe is bursting with fresh Mediterranean flavors from juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, tangy lemon juice, and fragrant herbs like parsley and dill. A simple homemade dressing infused with olive oil, garlic, and cumin ties it all together, creating a flavorful, nutrient-packed dish that's ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect for a light dinner or lunch, this warm salad combines healthy ingredients and satisfying textures for a meal that’s as delicious as it is easy to prepare.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Salmon fillet
• 1 cup Couscous
• 1 cup Water
• 4 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 clove Garlic clove
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 small Cucumber
• 0.5 small Red onion
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon Fresh dill
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Rub the salmon fillets with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, a pinch of salt, and a sprinkle of black pepper. Place them skin-side down on the baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until cooked through and flaky.

Step 3

While the salmon is baking, prepare the couscous. In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of water and a pinch of salt to a boil. Remove the saucepan from heat, stir in the couscous, and cover with a lid. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons olive oil, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, and a pinch of salt and pepper to make the dressing.

Step 5

Prepare the vegetables: halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion. Chop the fresh parsley and dill.

Step 6

In a large salad bowl, combine the couscous, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and dill. Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss gently to combine.

Step 7

Remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest for 2-3 minutes. Break it into large chunks using a fork.

Step 8

Gently fold the salmon chunks into the couscous salad, being careful not to break them up too much.

Step 9

Serve the warm salmon and couscous salad immediately, garnished with extra herbs if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1092.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1509.4

Total Fat 106.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 19.5g
Cholesterol 186.3mg	0%
Sodium 2306.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 57.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.2g	0%
Total Sugars 9.3g
Protein 78.1g	0%

Vitamin D 1479.6IU	0%
Calcium 139.5mg	0%
Iron 4.6mg	0%
Potassium 2056.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.0%

Protein: 20.8%

Carbs: 15.2%