Description
A vibrant and healthy meal packed with protein, healthy fats, and fresh vegetables, topped with a creamy tahini dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salmon:
- 1 lb salmon fillets, skin-on or skinless
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Bowl:
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 cup spinach or mixed greens
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup edamame (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds or chia seeds (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
For the Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon water (to thin)
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salmon: Season salmon fillets with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook in a non-stick skillet over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side until flaky. Set aside.
- Prepare the Dressing: Whisk tahini, lemon juice, water, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Adjust consistency with more water if needed.
- Assemble the Bowl: Divide cooked quinoa or brown rice into two bowls. Layer with spinach, cucumber, carrots, edamame, and avocado. Top with salmon.
- Garnish and Serve: Drizzle dressing over the bowl, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and add fresh cilantro. Enjoy immediately!
Notes
- Allowing the bowl to sit for a few minutes enhances the flavors.
- For added flavor, consider marinating the salmon for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg