Mediterranean Salmon Bowl with Rice and Greek Salad

Serves 2

This complete one-dish meal is fresh, nutritious, and protein-packed, bursting with Mediterranean flavors!

This Greek-inspired salad is easy and quick to prepare.

** Make it yours — Not a salmon lover? Just swap out the premade salmon filets for rotisserie chicken. And play with the ratios of veggies to get it just how you like it.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1/2 cucumber (sliced)
• 1/4 red onion (thinly sliced)
• 1/4 green bell pepper (sliced)
• 1/4 cup kalamata olives
• 1/4 cup feta cheese (cubed)
• 1 tsp capers (optional)
• Mixed baby lettuce, enough to fill half the bowl
• Package of pre-made white rice (shelf-stable or frozen)
• 2 packages of ready-to-eat salmon filet (6 oz each)

Dressing:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions:

1. Prep your ingredients: Chop up all the veggies. Mix the dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Heat rice in the microwave (follow package instructions).
2. Directly in two bowls (for 2 servings): Layer mixed rice, a handful of lettuce, chopped veggies, and chopped salmon (or shreds of rotisserie chicken) in bowls.
3. Add the dressing: top salad with a good drizzle of dressing.
4. Stir and serve: Enjoy!

**If you prefer to cook your own salmon (or chicken), I recommend applying the following spice mix to the salmon (or chicken) before cooking. Stovetop or baking will both work well.

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp lemon juice