Baked Salmon with Spinach, Cherry Tomatoes, and Pesto
A vibrant Mediterranean‑inspired dinner that pairs flaky baked salmon with a fresh spinach and cherry‑tomato medley, brightened by creamy feta and aromatic pesto. The dish balances savory, tangy, and lightly smoky flavors for a satisfying yet light meal.
Recipe by feelgoodfoodie· Structured by ReelsMeals
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40 min estimated total time for 2 servings.
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Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillet
- 1 feta
- 4 cup spinach
- 2 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 garlic
- 2 tbsp pesto
- lemon juice, to taste
- onion powder, to taste
- garlic powder, to taste
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- paprika, to taste
- olive oil, to taste
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 375°F (374°F).
- 2Season the salmon fillets with lemon juice, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- 3Place the salmon on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 30 minutes, or until the flesh flakes easily with a fork.
- 4While the salmon is baking, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook your choice of pasta (or a grain) according to package directions; reserve a cup of the cooking water before draining.
- 5In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, fresh spinach, sliced cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta, and pesto; toss gently, adding a splash of the reserved pasta water to create a light sauce.
- 6Remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest for 3–5 minutes.
- 7Plate the tossed pasta on serving plates, top with a salmon fillet, and drizzle any pan juices over the top.
- 8Serve immediately, optionally garnishing with extra lemon wedges or fresh herbs.
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- How long does it take to make Baked Salmon with Spinach, Cherry Tomatoes, and Pesto?
- About 40 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Baked Salmon with Spinach, Cherry Tomatoes, and Pesto recipe make?
- This recipe makes 2 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Baked Salmon with Spinach, Cherry Tomatoes, and Pesto recipe come from?
- It was shared by feelgoodfoodie on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.