Salmon Buddha Bowl with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Packed with vibrant vegetables, seasoned smoked salmon, and a tantalizingly spicy peanut dressing, this bowl is as visually appealing as it is delicious.
Ingredients
- Bok Choy As the primary leafy green
- Red Bell Pepper Cut into strips
- Yellow Bell Pepper Cut into flowers
- Red Cabbage Shredded
- 2 Sliced Lime Rounds
- Cherry Tomatoes Halved
- Broccolini Steamed
- Cucumber Spiral sliced
- Smoked Salmon Seasoned to your liking
- Peanut Butter As the primary healthy fat
Spicy Peanut Butter Dressing
- 1/2 Tbsp Peanut Butter
- 1/2 Tbsp Spicy Honey
- 1 Tsp Maple Syrup
- 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce or Liquid Aminos Low Sodium
- Squeeze Half Lime
Garnish
- Serrano Pepper Thinly sliced
Instructions
Salmon bowl preparation:
- Prepare all the vegetables as described (carrot ribbons, bell pepper strips, cabbage, cherry tomatoes, broccolini, and cucumber spirals). Set aside.
- Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
- Prepare the spicy peanut sauce by mixing the peanut butter, spicy honey, maple syrup, soy sauce or liquid aminos, and lime juice in a small bowl. Stir until well combined. Adjust the sweetness or spiciness to taste.
- Season the smoked salmon with your desired seasoning. You can use a combination of salt, pepper, and any other preferred spices. Set aside.
Assemble your salmon bowl:
- Arrange the bok choy leaves at the bottom of each serving bowl.
- Add a portion of rice noodles on top of the bok choy.
- Arrange the prepared vegetables (carrot ribbons, bell pepper strips, cabbage, cherry tomatoes, broccolini, and cucumber spirals) on one side of the bowl.
- Place the seasoned smoked salmon on the other side of the bowl.
- Drizzle the spicy peanut sauce over the salmon and vegetables.
- Garnish each bowl with thinly sliced serrano pepper for an extra kick of spice.
Notes
Serve the salmon bowls immediately, and enjoy the vibrant flavors and textures of this nutritious and delicious meal!