Nitrate & Nitrite Free Mediterranean Baked Salmon

Bright, bold, and built around ingredients you can feel good about, this baked salmon is the kind of weeknight dinner that looks like you spent way more effort than you actually did. Salmon fillets get rubbed with a warm spice blend of cumin, smoked paprika, and turmeric, then roasted alongside cherry tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and Kalamata olives until everything is tender and fragrant. The whole thing comes together on a single sheet pan, which means minimal cleanup and maximum flavor payoff. For anyone navigating a diet free from nitrates and nitrites, this recipe is a natural fit — every ingredient here is a whole, unprocessed food with no cured meats or packaged shortcuts in sight. A generous squeeze of fresh lemon at the end ties the Mediterranean flavors together and gives the dish a brightness that makes it feel almost restaurant-worthy. Fresh parsley and optional dill scattered over the top add a little color and herby lift right before serving. It's the kind of clean, satisfying meal that proves eating with restrictions doesn't mean eating without joy.

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