Let's make a salmon buddha bowl using yesterday’s leftovers. Cooked salmon, wholegrain brown rice, steamed broccoli, shredded cabbage and greens are brought together with a flavoursome tahini dressing.
The perfect candida diet friendly lunch – eating healthy does not need to be complicated!
What makes this Salmon Buddha Bowl amazing is that it's primarily composed of common leftovers from your dinner the night before.
We all know the satisfaction of preparing a delicious healthy dinner, but sometimes we're left with odds and ends. This recipe is the perfect solution to make the most of those leftovers. That slice of cooked salmon, the extra cup of rice, or that small portion of steamed broccoli need not go to waste.
Instead, they come together in this delightful Buddha bowl, creating a whole new dining experience that's as easy as it is tasty.
Looking for more tasty salmon recipes? Give this salmon baked sushi recipe a try!
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📋 Ingredients
- Cold cooked salmon
- Cold, steamed broccoli
- Cold, cooked wholegrain brown rice
- Sweetheart cabbage
- Lime juice
- Mixed salad leaves or baby leaf spinach
- For the tahini dressing:
- Tahini
- Organic tamari
- Apple cider vinegar
- Sesame oil
See recipe card for quantities.
🥣 Instructions
1. Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Avoid overcooking.
2. Slice the sweetheart cabbage into thin strips - the thinner they are the easier they will be to eat.
3. Add the sliced cabbage to a bowl and coat with the lime juice.
4. Make the dressing: Mix tahini, tamari, apple cider vinegar, and sesame oil into a smooth paste. Add water gradually to reach your preferred consistency.
5. Assemble your bowl: Add cooked broccoli, wholegrain rice, and salmon, plus the lime-coated cabbage and spinach / mixed salad leaves.
6. Drizzle the dressing over the salad or serve on the side. Finish with toasted sesame seeds, chopped spring onions, and fresh coriander. Enjoy your Salmon Buddha bowl!
Hint: adding lime juice to the raw cabbage adds flavour but also helps to tenderize it. If you have difficulty digesting raw cruciferous vegetables, you could lightly steam the cabbage instead, but still add the lime for flavour.
💫 Substitutions
- Protein: Swap salmon for grilled chicken, tofu, or baked chickpeas.
- Grains: Experiment with quinoa, wild rice, or buckwheat.
- Veggies: Use your favourite leftover steamed vegetables such as green beans, cauliflower or sugar-snap peas.
🥡 Storage
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Consume within 1-2 days.
✨ Top Tip
If you want to enjoy this salad on the go, simply break up the salmon fillet into bite-size pieces and toss the rest of the ingredients together with the dressing.
❓ FAQ
Yes, with both tamari and wholegrain rice, it's naturally gluten-free.
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Ingredients
- For the Salad:
- 100 g wholegrain rice cooked
- 1 fillet salmon cooked
- 150 g broccoli steamed
- 50 g sweetheart cabbage shredded
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 30 g baby leaf spinach or mixed salad leaves
- For the Tahini Dressing:
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 2 teaspoons organic tamari
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon sesame oil
- Toppings:
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds toasted
- ½ tablespoon spring onion / scallion finely chopped
- ½ tablespoon fresh coriander finely chopped
Instructions
- In a dry pan, toast the sesame seeds for 1-2 minutes on medium-high heat until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the seeds.
- Wash and thinly slice the sweetheart cabbage. Add to a bowl with the lime juice and toss to coat.
- Assemble the salad; add the cold, cooked broccoli, wholegrain rice, and salmon to the bowl. Add the mixed salad leaves and lime-coated shredded cabbage.
- To create the dressing, in a bowl mix the tahini, tamari, apple cider vinegar, and sesame oil into a smooth thick paste. Slowly add a little water (around a teaspoon at a time) to thin out the sauce to the desired consistency. Serve alongside the salad.
- Finally, sprinkle the salad with the toasted sesame seeds, chopped spring onion, and chopped fresh coriander. Enjoy the salad arranged separately or mix it all together with the dressing!
Notes
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Disclaimer: Nutritional info is approximate and for general guidance only. Unit conversions are automatically generated and may not be accurate.
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