Mediterranean Baked Salmon with Feta & Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Here’s a recipe for Mediterranean Baked Salmon with Feta & Sun-Dried Tomatoes—a delicious and healthy dish full of vibrant flavors.

Mediterranean Baked Salmon with Feta & Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Ingredients (Serves 4):

• 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skin on or off, as preferred

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (preferably oil-packed)

• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

• 1 lemon, thinly sliced

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano (or 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped)

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• Fresh parsley or basil, chopped for garnish

Optional for serving:

• Cooked couscous, quinoa, or rice

• Steamed vegetables or a fresh green salad

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven:
   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Prepare the baking dish:
   Lightly grease a baking dish with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

3. Prepare the salmon:
   Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, pepper, dried oregano, and thyme (if using).

4. Arrange salmon and toppings:
   Place the salmon fillets skin-side down (if skin is on) in the baking dish. Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil evenly over the fillets.

5. Add garlic, tomatoes, and sun-dried tomatoes:
   Scatter the minced garlic, cherry tomatoes, and sun-dried tomatoes evenly around and over the salmon.

6. Add lemon slices and feta:
   Place lemon slices on top of each salmon fillet, then sprinkle crumbled feta cheese evenly over the salmon and tomatoes.

7. Bake:
   Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork. Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the fillets.

8. Garnish and serve:
   Remove from oven, garnish with fresh parsley or basil. Serve immediately with your choice of couscous, quinoa, or a fresh salad.

Tips:

• Use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes for better flavor and easier chopping.

• You can swap feta for goat cheese if preferred.

• For an extra Mediterranean touch, add some sliced kalamata olives on top before baking.

• If you want the feta to brown slightly, you can broil for 1-2 minutes at the end (watch carefully to prevent burning).