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A vibrant and healthy salmon power bowl featuring quinoa, flaked salmon, cucumber slices, shredded carrots, and a drizzle of sauce.

Healthy Salmon Power Bowl

Transform leftover salmon into a nutritious and satisfying power bowl for a healthy lunch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Assembly Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1 bowl
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 1 cup Cooked quinoa
Protein
  • 4 oz Cooked salmon Flaked
Vegetables
  • 1/2 cup Chopped cucumber
  • 1/2 cup Cherry tomatoes Halved
  • 1/4 cup Shredded carrots
  • 1/4 cup Chopped bell pepper Any color
Dressing
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch Black pepper
Optional Toppings
  • 1 tbsp Toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp Fresh dill Chopped

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Place the cooked quinoa in the bottom of your bowl.
  2. Add the flaked cooked salmon on top of the quinoa.
  3. Arrange the chopped cucumber, cherry tomatoes, shredded carrots, and chopped bell pepper around the salmon.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper for the dressing.
  5. Drizzle the dressing over the bowl.
  6. Sprinkle with optional toasted sesame seeds and fresh dill, if desired.

Notes

This recipe is highly customizable. Feel free to swap out vegetables based on what you have on hand. Other good additions include avocado, edamame, or a different grain like brown rice or farro.

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