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Super Simple Salmon Bowl

This simple salmon rice bowl lets the natural flavors of the ingredients shine. The salmon is seasoned with just salt and pepper, then seared until tender and flaky.
It's served over fluffy rice with fresh veggies and a bright lemon dressing that ties everything together. Feel free to customize the bowl with your favorite toppings!
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Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 373 kcal

Ingredients
  

Salmon

  • 1 lb skinless salmon fillet
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Bowl Components

  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1 cucumber thinly sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 4 cups baby spinach
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds for garnish

Lemon Dressing

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp honey
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Season the salmon fillet with salt and pepper on both sides.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, until cooked through and easily flaked with a fork. Remove from heat and let cool slightly, then break into large chunks.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt and pepper until emulsified.
  • Assemble the bowls: Divide the rice between 4 bowls. Top each with baby spinach, avocado slices, cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes and flaked salmon.
  • Drizzle the lemon dressing over the bowls and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 373kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 5gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gSodium: 48mgPotassium: 642mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3124IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 79mgIron: 2mg
Keyword rice bowl, salmon, viral
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