Description
Crunchy Brown Rice Salmon Bowls with Herbed Tahini Dressing is a delicious and nutritious meal that combines flaky salmon with wholesome brown rice and a flavorful tahini dressing. This dish is easy to make and perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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Brown Rice Salmon Bowls:
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup sliced cucumber
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds or chopped almonds (for crunch)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or dill
Herbed Tahini Dressing:
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons water (plus more to thin)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small garlic clove (grated)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley, dill, or cilantro)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Place salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Prepare the herbed tahini dressing: Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, water, olive oil, garlic, and chopped herbs in a small bowl. Adjust consistency with more water if needed.
- Assemble the bowls: In serving bowls, layer brown rice, shredded carrots, cucumber, cabbage, and avocado. Top with a salmon fillet, sprinkle with sesame seeds or almonds, and drizzle with the herbed tahini dressing.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with fresh herbs and enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For extra crunch, use roasted chickpeas or crispy rice instead of seeds.
- To make it vegan, substitute salmon with roasted tofu or tempeh.
- The tahini dressing can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg