Coconut Free Salmon Quinoa Bowl with Turmeric Ginger Dressing
Bowls like this one hit every note — tender pan-seared salmon, fluffy quinoa, caramelized sweet potato, and charred broccoli all coming together in one satisfying meal. The real star is the turmeric-ginger dressing, a bright, zippy blend of fresh lemon juice, grated ginger, honey, and garlic whisked together with olive oil until silky smooth. Every single component here is naturally free of coconut in any form — no coconut aminos, no coconut oil, no coconut milk sneaking into the dressing or the cook — so you can build the bowl with total confidence. Sliced avocado adds creaminess without any tropical substitutes, and optional sesame seeds and fresh cilantro give it a little extra flair if you want to dress it up. The oven does most of the heavy lifting on the vegetables while you cook the quinoa and sear the fish, so the timing flows naturally without much juggling. Crispy-skinned salmon straight from a hot skillet is genuinely one of the easiest weeknight wins, and this bowl proves it doesn't need a complicated sauce to shine.
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4 servings
For the quinoa
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water
- ¼ tsp salt
For the roasted vegetables
- 1 large sweet potato (about 12 oz), peeled and cut into ¾-inch cubes
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the salmon
- 4 salmon fillets (5–6 oz each), skin-on
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- ¼ tsp salt
For serving
- 2 ripe avocados, sliced
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds, dry-roasted (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Combine the rinsed quinoa, 2 cups water, and 1/4 tsp salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a low simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes, until the water is fully absorbed and the quinoa tails have unfurled. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- 2
While the quinoa cooks, spread the sweet potato cubes on one half of a large rimmed baking sheet. Toss with 1 tbsp of the olive oil, 1/8 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Roast for 15 minutes, until the edges begin to color.
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