Sesame Salmon Bowls are a delicious and healthy dinner idea. It takes under 15 minutes to make start to finish! The sesame dressing adds tasty nutty flavor to this dish.
Sesame Salmon Bowl
Sesame salmon bowls are a tasty and nutritious meal that can be easily prepared at home. The dish typically consists of a base layer (either greens or grains), topped with cooked salmon, and a variety of vegetables and seasonings.
The use of sesame oil and seeds provides a distinctive nutty flavor that complements the richness of the salmon and enhances the overall taste of the dish. For this recipe I used this Air Fryer Furikake Salmon.
Adding it to this Sesame bowl made the flavors pop even more.
If you're looking for more seafood inspired salads, check out this delicious Mediterranean Tuna Salad recipe.
Why you'll love this Sesame Salmon Bowl
- Quick Dinner Recipe - making this sesame bowl takes less than 10 minutes!
- Asian infused flavor - the furikake salmon really spruces up the greens of this bowl.
- Simple Recipe - there is only a few steps for this recipe and you can find all of these ingredients at your local grocery store.
Ingredients for the Sesame Bowl
- Cooked salmon filets
- Spring mix
- Red cabbage, shredded
- Hass avocado
- Cucumber, cut into small chunks
- Scallions, greens and whites sliced thinly
- Seasonings: sesame seeds
- Sesame dressing (see below)
Ingredients for the Sesame Dressing
- Sesame oil
- Rice vinegar
- Tamari or coconut aminos
- Garlic cloves
- Seasonings: ground ginger, kosher salt, black pepper
Tips for Making Sesame Salmon Bowls
Choosing the Right Salmon
The first step in making sesame salmon bowls is to choose the right salmon fillets. Fresh, high-quality salmon is essential for achieving the best flavor and texture.
Look for wild-caught salmon, as it is typically more flavorful and nutritious than farmed salmon. Coho, sockeye, and king salmon are some of the most popular varieties, but any type of salmon can be used for this dish.
Preparing the Salmon
There are many ways that you can cook salmon for this delicious salmon bowl. I used my Air Fryer Furikake Salmon, but you could also use Teriyaki Salmon or Frozen Salmon
Choosing the Base
The next step is to choose the base for your sesame salmon bowls. If you're following a low-carb diet, spring mix, spinach, romaine, or zoodles are great options.
If you're not following a low-carb diet, choose from brown rice, quinoa, or bulgur wheat. They are all excellent choices that provide fiber, protein, and complex carbohydrates.
Adding Vegetables and Seasonings
To make the sesame salmon bowls more nutritious and flavorful, you can add a variety of vegetables and seasonings. Some good options include chopped red cabbage, sliced cucumbers, diced avocado.
If you want more carbs, you can add sliced carrots and roasted sweet potato or butternut squash cubes.
Spice it up with sesame seeds and green onions for added flavor.
Tools to make this easy recipe
To make the Furikake Salmon, you will need an Air Fryer.
How to make Sesame Salmon Bowl
- In two bowls, layer the spring mix, red cabbage, avocado, cucumber and scallions.
- Top with the cooked salmon and sesame seeds.
- Top with the sesame dressing.
How to Make Sesame Dressing
Combine all of the ingredients into a mason jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake until the dressing is well combined. Pour the dressing over the salmon bowls.
Substitutions
Can't find fresh salmon? You can always use frozen salmon. You can either thaw the salmon first or you can cook it from frozen in the air fryer.
If you dislike Furikake seasoning, check out my Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon recipe.
You can find Furikake Seasoning at Asian markets and some Walmarts. If you're having trouble find it, you can use a combination of sesame seeds and crunched up nori to season the salmon.
If you want to spice things up a notch, substitute the sliced cucumber for this delicious Korean spicy cucumber recipe.
How to store
Store any leftover salmon in a glass airtight container for up to 2-3 days. Store leftover veggies in glass containers for up to 5 days.
Read my How to Store Salmon post for more tips.
More Salmon Recipes to Enjoy
If you loved this Sesame Salmon Bowl, check out these other delicious salmon recipes.
- Air Fryer Frozen Salmon
- Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon
- Salmon on the Blackstone Griddle
- Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus
- Paleo Baked Pesto Salmon Recipe
- Grilled Salmon with Strawberry Salsa
Sesame Salmon Bowl
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 4 oz cooked salmon filets
- 4 cups spring mix
- ½ cup red cabbage thinly sliced
- 1 hass avocado
- ½ cucumber cut into small chunks
- 2 scallions sliced greens and whites
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- ¼ cup sesame dressing
Sesame Dressing (Gluten Free)
- ½ cup sesame oil
- ½ cup rice vinegar
- ¼ Tamari or coconut aminos
- 3 cloves garlic minced or grated
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In two bowls, layer the spring mix, red cabbage, avocado, cucumber and scallions.
- Top with the cooked salmon and sesame seeds.
- Top with the sesame dressing.
To Make the dressing:
- Combine all of the ingredients into a mason jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake until the dressing is well combined. Pour the dressing over the salmon bowls.
Nutrition
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Nancy Campbell
Hi, Lara. I just came upon your website for the first time today and I'm looking forward to making this recipe for Sesame Salmon Bowl. My question is how much Tamari or coconut aminos is needed for the dressing. The recipe says 1/4, but doesn't specify the unit of measurement. My guess would be 1/4 cup. Please clarify.
Lara
I am so sorry, yes 1/4 cup. I just updated it. Thank you for the heads up!