BBQ Salmon Bowl
This bowl is perfect for a quick and delicious nutrient-rich meal, especially if you have leftover salmon in the fridge. It’s easy to make and bursting with flavor. The drizzle of BBQ sauce acts as a tasty dressing, adding a charming southwestern flair…but, feel free to swap in any favorite dressing.
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.
• Nuts contain heart-healthy fat, vitamin E, magnesium and calcium. I use chopped almonds for this bowl, but toasted pecans, walnuts, cashews, or peanuts are equally good!
Trust me, you’ll want to make this recipe again and again!
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BBQ Salmon Bowl
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.
I loved this easy and delicious salad! I’m grilling salmon again tonight just so I can have this salad for us tomorrow
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Pat E.
Hi Pat. We’re so glad you liked it! 🙂
—Team Joy
Delicious!! I used cilantro and lime juice and only about 1 tbsp bbq sauce! I grilled fresh corn along with the salmon!
Hi Susan. Thanks! We love your suggestions and we’re so glad you enjoyed it.
—Team Joy
Oh my goodness this salmon bowl is absolutely wonderful! It’s perfect for a healthy dinner in the summertime, it’s packed with flavor and so nutritious. It’s a hit with my entire family
Thrilled to hear the whole family enjoyed the recipe! Your comment made my day 🙂
What BBQ sauce do you use?
Hi Cindy. I use Stubb’s Original because it’s lower in sugar than most other brands. I hope you love the recipe as much as we do! Please let us know if you try it…I’d love to hear your thoughts!!
This was really delicious, Joy. Next time, I will perhaps leave out the canned corn and add 1/3 of an avocado, to keep it close to the calories of the recipe, written, as is….
Hi DonnaMarie, so glad you enjoyed the recipe! Definitely feel free to make adjustments based on the ingredients you have on hand or prefer—there are so many fun and delicious ways to spin it! Thanks for sharing the love!
—Donna
Can smoked salmon be substituted for cooked or grilled salmon? And if so, do you recommend still using the barbecue sauce?
Hi Lisa! Yes, you can use smoked salmon, but it will give the bowl a different vibe. Smoked salmon is saltier and has a more delicate texture than roasted salmon, so it won’t mash the same way. If you go that route, I’d recommend using less BBQ sauce (drizzle on a tablespoon or 2) or even skipping it and finishing with a squeeze of lime and fresh herbs instead. The smoky, salty salmon already brings a lot of flavor.
That said, the BBQ sauce really shines with roasted or cooked salmon, so keep that in mind for the next time you have a leftover piece in your fridge!
First time I made this (March of 2022!!) I loved it. I continue to make it regularly – so easy to throw together and have a good healthy meal. I found some sugar free bbq sauce and bought it with this recipe in mind.
WOWWWWeee….4+ years of love for this BBQ Salmon Bowl. Thank you so much, Jill!! What a compliment. So happy to hear this recipe has made your go-to list. Enjoy!— Eliza (Team Joy)