Description
Zesty “Spicy Canned Salmon Salad Rice Bowl” brings bold Pacific Northwest flavors to your dinner table. Quick, protein-packed meal blends rich salmon with crisp vegetables and fiery seasonings you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 (14 3/4 ounces / 418 grams) can pink salmon, skin and bone removed, drained and flaked
Starches:
- 1 cup cooked white rice
Vegetables and Produce:
- 1 cup chopped English cucumber
- 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onion for garnish
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 2 1/2 tablespoons chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha®)
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon light mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Marinate diced cucumbers in soy sauce for enhanced flavor, letting them rest while preparing other components.
- Blend canned salmon with Sriracha®, mayonnaise, and rice vinegar, creating a creamy and spicy mixture that coats the fish evenly.
- Layer warm, fluffy rice as the foundation in a serving bowl, ensuring an even base for the upcoming ingredients.
- Arrange the seasoned salmon mixture directly over the rice, spreading it gently to cover the surface.
- Carefully place thinly sliced avocado alongside the salmon, creating an appealing visual contrast.
- Spoon the marinated cucumber mixture over the bowl, distributing the tangy elements throughout.
- Finish by generously sprinkling toasted sesame seeds across the surface for added texture and nutty flavor.
- Optional: Garnish with finely chopped green onions or an extra drizzle of Sriracha® for those desiring additional heat.
Notes
- Quickly marinate cucumbers in soy sauce for extra flavor infusion before adding to the rice bowl.
- Use fresh or canned salmon, ensuring it’s well-drained to prevent watery texture in the salad mixture.
- Opt for brown rice or cauliflower rice for a healthier, lower-carb alternative that still provides great texture.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting Sriracha amount or using alternative hot sauces like gochujang or chili garlic sauce for different flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg