Healthy Salmon Quinoa Bowl
Red quinoa. Avocado sauce. Serious protein.
Healthy food doesn’t have to be boring. This bowl proves it.
Meet your new go-to: flaky Arctic salmon, nutty red quinoa and creamy avocado sauce. Fresh, filling and packed with everything your body actually needs. Just good food, done right.
Serves: 2
Protein: ± 36 g per serving
Ingredients:
2 VÅRLAKS salmon fillets (±130 g each)
100 g red quinoa (uncooked)
1 ripe avocado
1 roasted red bell pepper, sliced
A handful of cherry tomatoes, halved
Mixed lettuce & arugula
1 lemon
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt & pepper
Optional, but encouraged: Sesame seeds or chili flakes
Steps:
- Cook the red quinoa according to the package instructions. Let it cool slightly.
- Season the salmon with salt, pepper and a squeeze of lemon. Pan-fry in olive oil for 2–3 minutes per side, until just cooked and flaky.
- Mash the avocado with lemon juice, salt and a splash of olive oil until smooth and creamy.
- Build your bowl: start with lettuce and arugula, add quinoa, roasted pepper and tomatoes.
- Place the salmon on top. Finish with avocado sauce.
- Add sesame seeds or chili flakes if you like a little extra attitude.
Why this works:
- High in protein.
- Naturally rich in omega-3
- Balanced, fresh and satisfying
- Clean ingredients. No unnecessary nonsense.
