Healthy Salmon Bowl Recipe
created by
Sarah Z. Dec. 23, 2024
“Thursday pre-made quinoa salmon salad from local shop”
Coach Gigi
“Great effort Sarah! Its wonderful to see you making progress towards your weekly target of fiber and lean protein-rich lunches. Its okay that things are taking a bit longer than expected the important thing is that youre making positive changes. Your choice of a quinoa salmon salad sounds delicious and is a great way to incorporate both fiber and lean protein into your lunch. Remember every step you take towards your goal no matter how small is a victory. Keep finding creative ways to enjoy your meals while sticking to your healthy nutrition routine. Youre doing a fantastic job!”
Instructions
1.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2.
Toss the diced sweet potatoes in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
3.
While the sweet potatoes are roasting, cook the quinoa according to package instructions. Season with a pinch of salt and a drizzle of olive oil once cooked.
4.
Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. In the last 10 minutes of the sweet potatoes roasting, add the salmon to the baking sheet and bake until cooked through (about 10-12 minutes).
5.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, mixed greens, shredded red cabbage, and roasted sweet potatoes. Flake the salmon on top.
6.
Drizzle with cilantro lime dressing and sprinkle with fresh cilantro before serving.
Ingredients
1.
2 cups cooked quinoa
2.
2 fillets of salmon (about 6 oz each)
3.
2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
4.
4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, etc.)
5.
1 cup red cabbage, shredded
6.
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
7.
1/4 cup cilantro lime dressing (store-bought or homemade)
8.
Salt and pepper to taste
9.
Olive oil for roasting
Nutrition
calories
450
fat
15
saturates
3
carbohydrates
50
fibres
10
sugar
5
addedSugar
0
protein
30
Healthy Salmon Bowl Recipe
My Rating
Sarah Z.Author
"Thursday pre-made quinoa salmon salad from local shop"
Coach Gigi
"Great effort Sarah! Its wonderful to see you making progress towards your weekly target of fiber and lean protein-rich lunches. Its okay that things are taking a bit longer than expected the important thing is that youre making positive changes. Your choice of a quinoa salmon salad sounds delicious and is a great way to incorporate both fiber and lean protein into your lunch. Remember every step you take towards your goal no matter how small is a victory. Keep finding creative ways to enjoy your meals while sticking to your healthy nutrition routine. Youre doing a fantastic job!"