Lemon-Dill Salmon Grain Bowl with Roasted Sweet Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

A vibrant bowl featuring pan-seared salmon, fluffy quinoa, and roasted vegetables in a zesty lemon-dill dressing. This Mediterranean recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, quinoa, sweet potato for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 500 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
• 1 cup, rinsed quinoa
• 1 large, cubed sweet potato
• 1 cup, trimmed asparagus
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 clove, minced garlic
• 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup baby spinach

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss 1 large cubed sweet potato and 1 cup asparagus with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper; roast for 20 minutes until tender.
2. Step 2: Cook 1 cup rinsed quinoa in 2 cups water for 15 minutes until fluffy; fluff with a fork.
3. Step 3: Heat a skillet over medium-high; cook salmon for 4-5 minutes per side until golden.
4. Step 4: Whisk 1/4 cup lemon juice, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1/4 cup Greek yogurt to make dressing.
5. Step 5: Assemble bowls: divide quinoa between bowls, top with roasted vegetables, salmon, and baby spinach; drizzle with lemon-dill dressing.