Description
Energize your day with Salmon Power Bowls, a vibrant and nutritious meal full of flavor and simple to prepare. This recipe is designed to boost your energy levels with wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 fillets fresh salmon (wild-caught recommended)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1 cup farro
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 medium avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Fresh dill or parsley for aromatic notes
Instructions
- For the Salmon: Preheat skillet over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes. Pat salmon dry, drizzle with olive oil, season with lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Sear skin-side down for 4–5 minutes until golden brown.
- For the Grain Base: Rinse 1 cup quinoa under cold water. Bring 2 cups salted water to a boil, stir in quinoa, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes until fluffy.
- For the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey, and fresh dill until smooth and creamy. Taste and season with salt and pepper to your liking.
- For the Veggie Mix: Toss baby spinach, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and diced avocado in a large bowl until colors pop and textures meld.
- Assemble bowls: Divide warm grains into bowls, top with the veggie mix, then gently place salmon atop. Drizzle the creamy dressing over each bowl before serving.
Notes
- Optional: Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds for extra crunch.
- This recipe is great for meal prep and can be customized with different vegetables or grains.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared Salmon, Boiled Grains, Mixed Vegetables, Whisked Dressing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg