One-Tray Oven Salmon & Roast Veggies with Spring Quinoa Salad

One-Tray Oven Salmon & Roast Veggies with Spring Quinoa Salad

KAILO KITCHEN

Enjoy a healthy weeknight meal with this easy one-tray dinner featuring anti-inflammatory ingredients. Omega-3-rich salmon is roasted alongside a colourful medley of seasonal veggies like asparagus, zucchini, carrots, and cherry tomatoes, all drizzled with a simple olive oil and garlic blend. Topped with capers, dill, and zesty lemon, the salmon and veggies create a wholesome base. A fresh spring quinoa salad with rocket, baby spinach, creamy avocado, and boiled eggs, paired with a lemon mustard vinaigrette, completes this balanced meal. It’s simple, nutritious, and packed with powerful flavours.

 

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4


Ingredients List

For the Salmon and Roasted Veggies

  • 4 salmon fillets (skin on or off, depending on preference)
  • 2 bunches mini asparagus, cut into fourths
  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced into rounds
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 large carrot, sliced into rounds
  • ½ red onion, sliced into wedges
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp capers (½ tbsp on each salmon fillet)
  • Fresh dill, for garnish
  • 1 lemon, sliced into 4 rounds

 

For the Olive Oil Mix

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

 

For the Spring Quinoa Salad

  • 1 cup tricolour quinoa, cooked and cooled
  • 1 cup rocket lettuce
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1 cup baby cucumbers, sliced
  • 4 boiled eggs, halved
  • ¼ cup fresh herbs (parsley or dill)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

 

For the Lemon Mustard Vinaigrette

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon (approx. 2 tbsp)
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp honey
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Zest of 1 lemon

 

Why You'll Love It


1. Quick & Convenient:
This one-tray meal is simple to prepare, making weeknight cooking a breeze.

2. Nutrient-Rich: Featuring omega-3 rich salmon and a variety of colourful veggies, this dish is packed with essential nutrients.

3. Customisable: Feel free to mix and match your favourite veggies and grains to suit your taste.

4. Delicious Flavours: The combination of roasted salmon, fresh vegetables, and zesty vinaigrette creates a delightful explosion of flavours.

5. Meal Prep Friendly: Easily prepare this dish ahead of time for quick, healthy meals throughout the week.


How to Make It

1. Preheat the Oven:

  • Preheat your oven to 200°C and line a large baking tray with parchment paper.

2. Prepare the Vegetables:

  • Slice the asparagus, zucchini, carrot, and red onion, halve the cherry tomatoes, and slice the lemon into rounds.

3. Arrange the Veggies:

  • Place the prepared vegetables on the lined baking tray.

4. Prepare the Olive Oil Mix:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

5. Coat the Salmon and Veggies:

  • Nestle the salmon fillets among the vegetables on the tray. Pour the olive oil mixture over both the salmon and vegetables, ensuring everything is coated. Top each salmon fillet with a lemon slice, scatter capers, and garnish with dill.

6. Bake the Tray:

  • Bake for 15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, and the vegetables are tender with lightly crisped edges.

7. Assemble the Salad:

  • In a large bowl, combine quinoa, rocket, baby spinach, avocado, cucumbers, boiled eggs, and fresh herbs. Season with salt and pepper.

8. Make the Vinaigrette:

  • In a small jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.

9. Toss the Salad:

  • Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently.

10. Serve:

  • Serve the roasted salmon and vegetables alongside the spring quinoa salad. Garnish with extra herbs and lemon slices, if desired.

 

 

Why We Love It


This One-Tray Oven Salmon & Roast Veggies with Spring Quinoa Salad is the epitome of a healthy, satisfying dinner. Combining anti-inflammatory ingredients with vibrant flavours, it’s a meal that not only nourishes your body but also delights your taste buds. Plus, the simplicity of cooking everything on one tray makes cleanup a breeze!

 

Recipe by @lalasplate.

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