Description
A vibrant, restaurant-quality grain bowl featuring crispy pan-seared salmon, herby Green Goddess sauce, and chewy farro. Quick, nutritious, and full of flavor—perfect for weeknight elegance.
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds (600g) salmon fillets
1 cup farro
2 cups water
½ cup Greek yogurt (non-dairy or plain yogurt)
¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tbsp fresh tarragon, chopped
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup cucumber, diced
¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp chopped chives
¼ cup avocado, sliced (optional)
2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Rinse farro and add to a pot with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer. Cook 15-20 minutes until tender. Drain.
Pat salmon dry. Season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon 3-4 minutes per side until golden and flaky.
Combine yogurt, herbs, lemon juice, vinegar, and mustard in a blender. Blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning.
To assemble bowls, layer cooked farro, salmon, salmon sauce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and avocado. Garnish with chives.
Notes
Leftover sauce is excellent with roasted veggies or over salads.
Add arugula or spinach for extra greens.
Use orzo or quinoa if farro is unavailable.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg