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Learn how to make a delicious salmon farro bowl with tender roasted salmon, nutty farro, fresh spinach, and tangy feta cheese. Perfect for a healthy, satisfying meal.

Salmon Farro Bowl

580kcal
Prep 15 minutes
Cook 20 minutes
Total 35 minutes
A nutritious and delicious bowl featuring perfectly cooked salmon, hearty farro, and fresh vegetables for a balanced meal.
Servings 2 bowls
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean

Ingredients

Salmon
  • 2 fillets salmon skin-on
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
Farro
  • 1 cup farro rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Vegetables
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Pot

Method

  1. Cook the farro: In a pot, combine farro, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until tender. Drain any excess water.
  2. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook salmon skin-side down for 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
  3. In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olive oil, lemon juice, and feta cheese. Toss gently to combine.
  4. Divide the cooked farro between two bowls. Top with the vegetable mixture and a salmon fillet. Garnish with fresh dill.

Nutrition

Calories580kcalCarbohydrates55gProtein38gFat24gSaturated Fat6gCholesterol85mgSodium800mgPotassium900mgFiber8gSugar6gVitamin A15IUVitamin C30mgCalcium15mgIron20mg

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a drizzle of tzatziki sauce or a sprinkle of za'atar seasoning.

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