![['A vibrant Easy Salmon Meal Prep Bowl featuring salmon, quinoa, and colorful vegetables.', 'Close-up side view of a meal prep bowl filled with salmon, broccolini, sweet potatoes, and quinoa.', 'A healthy meal prep bowl with juicy salmon filets, roasted veggies, and a drizzle of lemon vinaigrette.', 'A delicious and colorful Easy Salmon Meal Prep Bowl showcasing various healthy ingredients.']](https://timetocooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/easy-salmon-meal-prep-bowl_1_U1-300x300.webp)
Easy Salmon Meal Prep Bowl
A nutritious and colorful bowl combining quinoa, roasted vegetables, and tender salmon, perfect for meal prep and quick lunches.
Ingredients
Grains
- 1 cup dry multi-colored quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
Vegetables
- 2 bunches broccolini (or broccoli)
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (peeled or unpeeled, cubed)
Aromatics & Oils
- 2-3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 Tablespoons avocado or olive oil (divided)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt (divided)
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper (divided)
Salmon
- 4 oz filets of salmon
Sauce & Dressing
- 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard (or dijon mustard)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 ½ Tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Additional Seasonings
- to taste kosher or fine sea salt
- to taste fresh ground pepper
Other
- Lemon Vinaigrette
Instructions
- Cook quinoa: rinse, then simmer in broth for 15 minutes. Fluff and cool.
- Roast sweet potatoes at 400°F for 20 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Add broccolini to the same bowl, toss with oil, garlic, salt, and pepper, then roast for 12-15 minutes alongside sweet potatoes.
- Season salmon with salt and pepper, roast at 400°F for 10 minutes, then spread sauce and bake 4-5 more minutes until flaky.
- Assemble bowls: divide quinoa, top with salmon, roasted veggies, and drizzle with lemon vinaigrette.
Notes
For best flavor, prepare ingredients ahead and reheat as needed.