Heart-Healthy Salmon Bowl Recipe
A quick and flavorful healthy salmon bowl recipe packed with nutrients to support your heart health.
Ingredients
- 2 wild-caught salmon fillets* (about 4 oz each)
- 1 cup cooked quinoa (sprouted best)
- 1 cup baby spinach or mixed greens*
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved*
- ½ cup cucumber, thinly sliced*
- 1 small avocado, sliced
- ¼ cup shredded carrots*
- 2 tbsp extra avocado oil*
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds (sprouted best)
- *Preferably use organic ingredients
Instructions
Prepare the Salmon
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C)
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place salmon fillets on the sheet.
- Drizzle 1 tbsp of avocado oil over the fillets. Sprinkle garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and sea salt evenly over the salmon.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
Assemble the Bowl
- Divide cooked quinoa evenly into two bowls as a base.
- Arrange spinach, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, shredded carrots, and avocado slices around the bowl.
Top It Off
- Place the baked salmon fillet on top of each bowl. Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds for a nutritious crunch.
Dress and Serve
- In a small bowl, whisk the remaining 1 tbsp avocado oil with lemon juice. Drizzle over the bowls.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the flavors of heart-healthy nutrition!
Notes
This healthy salmon bowl recipe is a perfect way to support heart health with wholesome ingredients in a quick, flavorful dish.
Nutrition
Serving: 350gCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 28gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 220mgFiber: 7g