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A close-up of a salmon rice bowl with avocado, featuring a perfectly cooked salmon fillet, rice, sliced avocado, cucumber, and shredded carrots.

Healthy Salmon Rice Bowl with Avocado

This salmon rice bowl with avocado is a nourishing and satisfying meal built with simple, wholesome ingredients. Flaky seasoned salmon sits over warm rice and is paired with creamy avocado and crisp vegetables for a balanced bowl full of texture and flavor. It is a quick high protein option that works well for both weeknight dinners and meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 salmon fillets about 4 to 5 ounces each
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Bowl
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 2 green onions sliced
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Base
  • 2 cups cooked white or brown rice

Equipment

  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Pat salmon dry and place on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until salmon flakes easily and reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
  4. While salmon cooks, prepare the sauce by whisking together Greek yogurt, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, and garlic powder.
  5. Warm cooked rice and divide evenly into serving bowls.
  6. Top each bowl with baked salmon, sliced avocado, cucumber, shredded carrots, and green onions.
  7. Drizzle sauce over each bowl and serve immediately.

Notes

For best texture, assemble bowls just before serving and store components separately if meal prepping.