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A vibrant salmon power bowl featuring quinoa, flaked salmon, edamame, cucumber, carrots, and cherry tomatoes. Healthy lunch ideas.

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
  

Bowl Base
  • 1 cup Cooked quinoa
Protein
  • 4 oz Flaked cooked salmon Leftover salmon works well
Vegetables
  • 1/2 cup Chopped cucumber
  • 1/4 cup Shredded carrots
  • 1/4 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup Edamame, shelled
Dressing
  • 2 tbsp Lemon tahini dressing Or your favorite vinaigrette
Optional Toppings
  • 1 tbsp Sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp Fresh dill, chopped

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Start with your base. Place the cooked quinoa in the bottom of your bowl.
  2. Add the salmon. Flake the cooked salmon over the quinoa.
  3. Layer the vegetables. Arrange the cucumber, carrots, cherry tomatoes, and edamame around the salmon.
  4. Drizzle with dressing. Pour the lemon tahini dressing over the bowl.
  5. Add optional toppings. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and fresh dill if desired.

Notes

This power bowl is versatile. Feel free to swap out vegetables based on what you have on hand. Other grains like brown rice or farro can be used instead of quinoa.

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