Description
A delicious and nutritious grain bowl featuring salmon and barley, perfect for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked barley
- 1 pound salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup crème fraîche
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- While the salmon is baking, prepare the barley according to package instructions if not already cooked.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the crème fraîche, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked barley, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley. Toss gently to mix.
- Once the salmon is done, flake it into large pieces.
- To assemble, divide the barley mixture among bowls, top with flaked salmon, and drizzle with the crème fraîche dressing.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the salmon in a mixture of soy sauce and honey for 30 minutes before baking.
- You can also substitute quinoa for barley for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg