With flaky salmon, grains, and plenty of veggies, this Salmon Power Bowl recipe will give you the boost you need to power you through your day!
Salmon is one of my go-to proteins, whether it’s in my Honey Glazed Salmon, cozy Salmon Curry, or this salmon power bowl recipe. It’s inspired by my original Salmon Bowls, but this version is a little more customizable because the cooking method for the salmon and the sauce you use is up to you. I love that because it means I can meal prep these bowls week after week, and every single time, it tastes a little bit different, so I never get bored!
Why These Power Bowls Are the Perfect Meal Prep Lunch
Life is busy and if I don’t meal prep my lunches, I end up eating a granola bar—and then snacking all afternoon because I’m still hungry. So I am all about that meal prep life and these power bowls are a fave:
- A complete and satisfying meal. This is a meal bowl that makes you feel full and energized after eating it! With the veggies, protein, and avocados, it really lives up to the power bowl name.
- Awesome mix of textures. Because we’re making these power bowls with a mixture of cooked and raw veggies, you get a nice balance of crisp-and-crunchy with tender-and-caramelized. And then there’s that flaky salmon too!
- So many ways to make it. You can completely change the vibe of these bowls based on the sauces and dressings you use.
What You’ll Need
Feel free to switch up the veggies with what you like or have on hand! Scroll down to the recipe card to find the ingredient quantities and recipe instructions.
- Cooked salmon – I use my Frozen Salmon in the Air Fryer recipe because it’s quick and easy, but Air Fryer Salmon Bites or Quick Cured Salmon would also work here.
- Uncooked rice or quinoa – Quinoa will add more protein to your power bowls.
- Broth – Any kind you like. I use Instant Pot Chicken Bone Broth.
- Sweet potato – Butternut squash would also work in this recipe!
- Broccoli – Or cauliflower, if you prefer.
- Olive oil
- Salt & pepper
- Cucumber
- Sliced cabbage – Green, red, or some of both. Pickled cabbage or my Kimchi Recipe is delicious too.
- Avocados
Sauce Options:
- Cilantro Lime Sauce
- Teriyaki
- Lemon Dill Sauce
- Chili Lime Tahini Sauce
- Thai Curry Sauce
- Pesto
- Romesco Sauce
- Thai Peanut Sauce
- Ginger Miso Dressing
How to Make Salmon Power Bowls
Here’s how easy it is to make these power bowls!
- Prepare the grains. Cook the rice or quinoa in the broth until light and fluffy. Keep the pot covered and let the grains steam after they’ve finished cooking.
- Roast the vegetables. Toss the sweet potatoes and broccoli with the olive oil, salt, and pepper on a sheet pan. Roast at 400ºF until tender, about 20 to 25 minutes.
- Assemble the bowls. Divide the rice or quinoa into bowls, then add the salmon, roasted vegetables, raw vegetables, avocado, and sauce.
More Power Bowl Toppings and Add-Ins
Here are some more options for making these power bowls. Mix and match ingredients to make this recipe your own!
- Seeds. Hemp hearts, pepitas, and sesame seeds.
- Nuts. Almonds, pine nuts, and cashews would work well for adding some crunch.
- Other toppings. Try nori for a Sushi Bowl vibe, nutritional yeast, furikake or za'atar, or fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley.
- Other veggies. Like Oven Roasted Root Vegetables or Brussels sprouts!
- Alternate bases. Instead of grains, try soba noodles or cauliflower rice.
Meal Prep Tips
If you’re making these power bowls for meal prep, I recommend using a divided container with the fresh components on one side and the cooked components on another, then the sauce in a little container tucked inside. Add the avocado just before serving or drizzle it with lime juice to slow the oxidation process.
When you’re ready to eat, warm up the grains, roasted veggies, and salmon in a microwave-safe bowl, then add the fresh veggies on top. Drizzle with the sauce and serve!
How to Store Leftovers
If you have leftover power bowls that have already been assembled, they’ll keep in the refrigerator for up to a day with the avocado, or up to 3 days without.
I like to remove the avocado and cucumber slices before reheating, then add them back afterwards.
More Satisfying Bowl Recipes
Salmon Power Bowl
Ingredients
- 4 cooked salmon fillets (I like to use my frozen salmon in the air fryer recipe)
- 1 cup uncooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cup broth (I like to use bone broth)
- 2 cups chopped sweet potato (about 1 extra large or 2 medium)
- 2 cups chopped broccoli
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt & pepper
- 1 cucumber thinly sliced
- 1 cup thinly sliced cabbage (or pickled cabbage – yum!)
- 2 avocados pitted and diced
- Sauce of choice (see above for ideas!)
Instructions
- Prepare the grains. Add the rice or quinoa and broth to a small pot or rice cooker. Simmer for 12 – 15 minutes until fluffy and the liquid has been absorbed. Allow the grains to steam in the pot while the veggies and salmon finish cooking.
- Prepare the vegetables. Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Place the sweet potatoes and broccoli on a sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and toss with your hands. Roast for 20 – 25 minutes until the sweet potatoes are tender and the broccoli is roasted.
- Assemble the bowls. Divide the grains equally between four bowls. Top each bowl with a piece of salmon, then equally divide the vegetables among the bowls as well. Top each with half of an avocado and your favorite sauce – again, see above for ideas! – and enjoy!
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