A bright, flavorful, heart-healthy Mediterranean dish featuring flaky baked salmon topped with tomatoes, olives, herbs, lemon, and creamy feta. It’s quick, nourishing, and packed with omega-3s, protein, and classic Mediterranean flavors. Perfect for weeknights or meal prep.

🍽️ Ingredients (Serves 2–4)

For the Salmon

• 2–4 salmon fillets

• 1–2 tbsp olive oil

• Salt & black pepper

• 1 tsp garlic powder or 2 cloves minced

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• 1 tsp paprika

• Juice of ½ lemon

Mediterranean Topping

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped

• ¼ cup kalamata olives, sliced

• 2 tbsp fresh parsley or basil, chopped

• ¼–⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• 1–2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)

🔥 Instructions

1. Prep the salmon

• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

• Place salmon fillets on a baking dish.

• Drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.

• Rub seasoning all over the fillets.

2. Make the Mediterranean topping

• In a bowl, combine tomatoes, red onion, olives, parsley/basil, feta, olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano.

• Mix lightly so tomatoes don’t break down.

3. Assemble

• Spoon the Mediterranean mixture generously over each salmon fillet.

4. Bake

• Bake for 12–15 minutes (depending on thickness),
  or until salmon is flaky and tender.

5. Serve

• Garnish with extra parsley, a squeeze of fresh lemon, and more feta if desired.

Serve with:

• quinoa or couscous

• roasted vegetables

• Greek salad

• whole grain pita

⭐ Tips & Variations

• Add capers for extra Mediterranean brine.

• Replace salmon with cod or halibut.

• Add spinach or artichokes to the topping.

• Use sun-dried tomatoes instead of fresh for a deeper flavor.

❓ Q/A Section

Q1: Can I make this in an air fryer?

Yes! Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 10–12 minutes. Add the topping halfway.

Q2: Can I prep this ahead?

Yes—season the salmon and prep the topping separately.
Combine and bake when ready.

Q3: Can I make this dairy-free?

Yes—just omit the feta or replace it with dairy-free feta.

Q4: How do I know the salmon is cooked?

It should easily flake with a fork and reach 145°F (63°C) internal temperature.