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This Sheet Pan Baked Feta Salmon with Veggies was inspired by the viral baked feta TikTok trend! A healthy, low-carb recipe, this full meal comes together in less than 30 minutes for the perfect weeknight recipe. 

close up image of baked feta salmon with veggies in a white baking dish topped with lemon slices and fresh herbs

Why You’ll Love this Baked Feta Salmon Recipe

If you’ve been on social media at all over the course of the last year, it’s likely that you’ve come across at least one variation of the viral baked feta pasta recipe. Obviously, we had to try it as soon as we saw it, and honestly, we could see why it went viral. It’s seriously delicious. However, we wanted to do our own spin on it by adding an extra dose of protein, and the results were a hit! This baked feta salmon is: 

  • Quick to prepare and faster to clean up for the easiest sheet pan dinner
  • Full of protein, healthy omega fats, and fiber
  • Family-friendly for a meal even the kids will love
  • An easy way to use up leftover veggies 

Basic Ingredients

Honestly, we used the creation of this recipe as an excuse to clear out our fridge. As a result, it’s loaded with a wide variety of veggies! 

  • Salmon – There’s always a lot of debate regarding what type of salmon is healthiest, but we agree that you should use whatever you like best. No matter what you choose, it’s going to taste great! 
  • Vegetables – We included cherry tomatoes, red and green peppers, zucchini, and red onion. That said, there’s really no right or wrong. Use whatever veggies you like best and have on hand. 
  • Feta – For this recipe, we used crumbles instead of a whole block, but you could definitely use a block if preferred. Just be sure to break it up once cooked. 
  • Herbs and Seasonings – A combination of minced garlic, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, oregano, thyme, and rosemary creates an herbaceous flavor you’re going to adore. 
  • Olive Oil – A healthy drizzle of oil helps caramelize the veggies as they bake and locks moisture into the salmon, keeping it flaky and delicious. Plus, it’s a great source of healthy fats! 

baked feta salmon with veggies in a baking dish topped with lemon slices being cut with a fork

How to Make the Best Sheet Pan Bake Feta Salmon and Veggies

The best thing about sheet pan meals is that they require such little work but look like you spent all day in the kitchen, and this salmon is no exception! Follow the instructions below, and dinner will be ready in less than 30 minutes. 

  1. Preheat your oven. 
  2. Chop all your veggies. Then, add them to a baking dish along with the feta cheese, seasonings, and oil. Toss to coat and combine
  3. Make small holes or nests in the vegetables, and place the salmon filets on top. 
  4. Add extra seasonings, another drizzle of oil, and lemon slices
  5. Bake until salmon is cooked through and can easily be flaked with a fork. 
  6. Serve warm, and enjoy!

Serving Suggestions

Serve this sheet pan salmon on its own for a super filling low-carb dinner. Or, add your favorite carbs for a well-rounded meal! Some of our favorite pairings include: 

Flaked sheet pan baked feta salmon with veggies in a white baking dish

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Make this Recipe Ahead of Time? 

Baked salmon is best served fresh. However, if you happen to have leftovers (which we highly doubt), they can be kept in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Then, cover it with foil, and reheat it in the oven. The microwave will cause it to dry out. 

Can I Use Frozen Salmon?

Technically you can, but we don’t recommend it. You’ll get the best flavor with fresh salmon. Yet, if you do use a frozen variety, be sure to let it thaw completely, and use a towel to pat off any excess moisture before baking. 

Can I Use a Different Protein? 

Sure! Pretty much any protein you like best should work. Just be sure to adjust the cooking time as needed. 

More Great Sheet Pan Recipes

Looking for more sheet pan recipes to make your life easy? Try some of these options for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! 

close up image of baked feta salmon with veggies in a white baking dish topped with lemon slices and fresh herbs

Sheet Pan Baked Feta Salmon and Veggies

Food Dolls
This Sheet Pan Baked Feta Salmon and Veggies is a healthy weeknight meal you can whip up in minutes!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course dinner, lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 345 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound salmon filets (skin removed)
  • 16 ounces cherry tomatoes
  • 4 ounces feta crumbles
  • 1/4 red pepper
  • 1/4 green pepper
  • 1 zucchini
  • 1/2 red onion
  • 2 Tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoon salt (+ more or less to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper (+ more or less to taste)
  • 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • lemon slices
  • parsley for garnish
  • 3/4 teaspoon oregano
  • 3/4 teaspoon thyme
  • 3/4 teaspoon rosemary

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400° F.
  • Chop all the vegetables into small bite-sized pieces. All the vegetables, feta, seasonings, and oil to a baking dish. Toss to combine.
  • Make "nests" in the veggie mixture, and layer the salmon on top. Sprinkle additional seasonings and a drizzle of olive oil on the salmon. Top with lemon slices.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145° F.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley, and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 1555mg | Potassium: 1036mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1291IU | Vitamin C: 53mg | Calcium: 197mg | Iron: 3mg
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22 Comments

  1. 4 stars
    This recipe was very good, but next time I’ll cut down on the spices as they were a bit overpowering. I’m glad I used half the amount of salt and will do the same next time with all of the spices.

  2. Can I make this with Mahi instead of salmon? My husband is not a fan of salmon. How would I adjust the cooking time?

    1. Yes! Mahi should cook in 15 minutes at 350. You can always bake the veggies for 20 minutes and add the fish and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes!

  3. 5 stars
    This was a big hit and I will definitely be making it again. Followed the recipe step by step and plated it over couscous. Easy weeknight meal that looks like it took a lot of time and effort.

  4. Delicious! This is my second Food Dolls recipe and I am hooked! Can’t wait to try something new. My family has loved both recipes. It is usually hard to please everyone but nothing but compliments all around. So happy I found your site.

  5. 5 stars
    This was fantastic! I was soaking up the amazing juices with some crusty bread because I didn’t want to waste any of it. And sooo easy too! I have all kinds of fun ideas to incorporate those scrumptious leftover veggies – can’t wait!!

  6. 5 stars
    So delicious and easy. Found Food Dolls on Instagram and I’ve loved every recipe I tried so far. So happy I found you guys. Love your videos too!

  7. 5 stars
    Found this recipe via Pinterest and my husband and I LOVE it! We had to leave out the rosemary because we didn’t have any, but still tasted AMAZING! We baked at 375 for 40min for completely cooked salmon. Thank you for an awesome recipe that is sure to be a staple dinner now!