Salmon, Walnut and Avocado Grain Bowls

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Total Time
40 Mins

Serves

6
Serving Size
1 cup kale mixture, 1/6 other ingredients
Prep Time 30 Mins
Cook Time 10 Mins
Total Time 40 Mins
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 Fibre 10 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Protein 22 g
Vitamin D 7 mcg
Calcium 80 mg
Iron 3 mg
Potassium 830 mg

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.

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Tip: Maximize California Walnuts fresh taste and quality by keeping them in your refrigerator or freezer.