Salmon Arugula Brown Rice Bowl with Cilantro Lime Dressing

Nicole Vollert
Feb 12
2 min read

Updated: Jul 17

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 15-20 minutes | Total Time: 25-30 minutes | Yield: 2 servings

Why I Love This Recipe

This salmon bowl is fresh, nourishing, and packed with flavor. The crispy, seasoned salmon pairs perfectly with the peppery arugula, creamy avocado, and nutty brown rice. The real star is the vibrant cilantro lime dressing, which adds the perfect zesty kick. This meal is quick to prepare and makes for a healthy, balanced lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

For the Bowl:

2 salmon fillets (4-6 oz each)
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
½ teaspoon paprika
1 ½ cups cooked brown rice
3 oz arugula
1 large avocado or 2 small avocados

For the Cilantro Lime Dressing:

1 bunch cilantro leaves (about 1 cup)
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 2 limes' worth)
¼ cup avocado oil
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

Cook the Salmon:

Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a rimmed baking tray with foil and place salmon fillets on top.
Rub salmon with avocado oil (or olive oil), salt, pepper, and paprika on all sides.
Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until salmon reaches an internal temperature of 140°F.

Make the Dressing:

While the salmon is baking, add the cilantro, lime juice, avocado oil, cumin, salt, and black pepper to a blender or food processor.
Blend until smooth, then set aside.

Assemble the Bowls:

Divide the arugula between two bowls. Add additional toppings as desired.
Top each bowl with salmon, sliced avocado, brown rice, and a generous drizzle of cilantro lime dressing.