This bowl is perfect for a quick, delicious meal, especially if you have leftover salmon. It’s easy to make and bursting with flavor, texture, and vibrant colors. The drizzle of BBQ sauce acts as a tasty dressing, adding a charming southwestern flair.

Ease and deliciousness aside, this bowl is designed to boost your health from the inside out. It incorporates five superfoods we all should be eating:

• Salmon, which delivers high-quality protein, omega-3 fats, and immune-boosting vitamin D.

• Spinach (aka nature’s multivitamin), contains so many important vitamins and minerals.

• I’m happy to spill the beans on black beans—these gems offer up plant-based protein, loads of fiber and magnesium.

• Tomatoes add a tasty touch; they provide lycopene and vitamin C to help promote healthy, glowing skin.

• I like to go nuts… with almonds, that is. They contain heart-healthy fat, vitamin E, magnesium and calcium.

Trust me, you’ll want to make this recipe again and again!

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BBQ Salmon Bowl

This dish is designed to boost your health from the inside out. It incorporates five superfoods we all should be eating.
Servings: 1 bowl
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • 2 handfuls spinach leaves, chopped
  • 4 to 5 ounces cooked salmon filet*
  • ½ cup black beans
  • ½ cup corn
  • ½ cup quartered cherry tomatoes
  • ¼ cup diced red onion
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons barbecue sauce
  • 1 to 2 tablespoon chopped almonds, optional
  • Optional extras: chopped cilantro, chives, scallions and/or lime juice

Instructions
 

  • Add chopped spinach to the bottom of bowl.
  • Place cooked salmon filet on top of spinach, and using a fork, press down and mash the flesh.
  • Add pretty piles of beans, corn, tomatoes and red onion on top.
  • Drizzle on BBQ sauce and mix everything together. Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of fresh lime juice, if desired, and salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle on chopped almonds and fresh herbs.

Notes

* I use skinless salmon for this recipe. You can either use leftover cooked salmon or quickly pan-fry a filet with this easy method: Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to skillet or liberally mist skillet with olive oil spray and warm over medium-high heat. Season both sides of salmon filet with salt and pepper, and cook for about 4 minutes per side, depending on preferred doneness.
• Add 50 calories per tablespoon of almonds.
• If you’re following a gluten-free diet, be sure to carefully read the packaging for each ingredient. While these foods are inherently gluten-free, gluten can sometimes be added during processing for a variety of reasons, including for flavor and consistency.
• Similarly, if you’re dairy-free, check the ingredient list carefully for any hidden milk products.
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American

Nutrition Information per serving

Calories: 420Carbohydrates: 48gProtein: 38gTotal Fat: 10g— Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g— Saturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 730mgFiber: 14gTotal Sugar: 12g— Natural Sugar: 12g— Added Sugar: 0g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
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