Salmon, Walnut and Avocado Grain Bowls
Description
Kale, grains and toasted walnuts are the base for this healthy bowl. Toss with a chipotle lime vinaigrette and top with salmon, avocado, beans, peppers and cilantro.
Ingredients
Chipotle Lime Vinaigrette
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1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
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3 tablespoons lime juice
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1 teaspoon sugar
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3/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
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1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
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1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Salmon Bowl
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1 pound salmon fillets
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4 cups kale, chopped and lightly packed
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2 1/2 cups cooked brown rice
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1 cup California walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped (plus more for garnish)
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1 1/3 cups cooked black beans
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3/4 cup red or green bell pepper, sliced
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1 large avocado, peeled, pitted and cubed
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2 large green onions, sliced
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1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
PREPARATION
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Whisk together all vinaigrette ingredients in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. (May be prepared several days ahead.)
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Cook salmon on a well-oiled grill over medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Remove from grill and remove skin. Let cool, then cut into 1/2 inch pieces.
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Mix kale and brown rice together in a large bowl and toss with vinaigrette. Place equal amounts on one side of 4 large salad bowls.
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Place equal amounts of walnuts, salmon, black beans, bell pepper, avocado and green onion on the other side of the bowl.
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Garnish with cilantro and additional walnuts for garnish.
NUTRITION
- Calories: 547 cal
- Total Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 36 mg
- Sodium: 294 mg
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Dietary Fiber: 10 g
- Total Sugars: 3 g
- Added Sugars: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Vitamin D: 7 mcg
- Calcium: 80 mg
- Iron: 3 mg
- Potassium: 830 mg