Lemon-Thyme Grilled Salmon with Quinoa Salad

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Grilled salmon fillets marinated in lemon and fresh thyme, served over a refreshing quinoa and herb salad. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, lemon juice, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp lemon juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Place 4 salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour marinade over. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Meanwhile, rinse 1 cup quinoa under cold water. Cook quinoa in 2 cups boiling water with a pinch of salt, reduce to simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Let quinoa cool.
  3. Step 3: In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, 1 diced cucumber, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1 small finely diced red onion, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley. Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Toss to combine.
  4. Step 4: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Remove salmon from marinade and grill for 4-5 minutes per side until fish flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Step 5: Serve grilled salmon fillets over a bed of the quinoa salad for a fresh, balanced meal.

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