Salmon, Walnut and Avocado Grain Bowls

By Patty Mastracco
Total Time
40 Mins
Serves
6
Serving Size
1 cup kale mixture, 1/6 other ingredients
Meal
Course

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.

Prep Time
30 Mins
Cook Time
10 Mins
Total Time
40 Mins
Calories
547
Total Fat
35
Saturated Fat
5
Polyunsaturated Fat
14
Monounsaturated Fat
14
Cholesterol
36
Sodium
294
Carbohydrates
40
Dietary Fiber
10
Total Sugars
3
Added Sugars
1
Protein
22
Vitamin D
7
Calcium
80
Iron
3
Potassium
830

Ingredients

Chipotle Lime Vinaigrette

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Salmon Bowl

  • 1 pound salmon fillets
  • 4 cups kale, chopped and lightly packed
  • 2 1/2 cups cooked brown rice
  • 1 cup California walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped (plus more for garnish)
  • 1 1/3 cups cooked black beans
  • 3/4 cup red or green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 large avocado, peeled, pitted and cubed
  • 2 large green onions, sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped

Preparation

  1. Whisk together all vinaigrette ingredients in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. (May be prepared several days ahead.)
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Place equal amounts of walnuts, salmon, black beans, bell pepper, avocado and green onion on the other side of the bowl.
  5. Garnish with cilantro and additional walnuts for garnish.