Salmon Poke Bowl

Ingredients

• 4 fresh salmon fillets (about 90 g each) cut into small cubes (see Note)

Marinade for the salmon

• Juice of ½ lemon (30 mL / 2 tablespoons)
• 15 mL (1 tablespoon) fresh or pickled ginger, finely chopped
• 15 mL (1 tablespoon) sesame oil
• 15 mL (1 tablespoon) reduced-salt soy sauce
• 5 mL (1 teaspoon) maple syrup
• Salt and pepper to taste

Pickled cucumbers

• ½ English cucumber, sliced
• 15 mL (1 tablespoon) honey
• 60 mL (¼ cup) rice vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste

Spicy sesame mayonnaise dressing

• 30 mL (2 tablespoon) sesame butter (tahini)
• Juice of ½ lemon (30 mL / 2 tablespoons)
• 15 mL (1 tablespoon) water
• 30 ml (2 tablespoons) light mayonnaise
• 2.5 mL (½ teaspoon) mild smoked paprika
• 10 mL (2 teaspoons) maple syrup
• Sriracha, to taste
• 30 mL (2 tablespoons) plain yogurt, 0-2% M.F.

Topping:

• 1 L (4 cups) mixed greens
• 500 mL (2 cups) quinoa, cooked
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1 large carrot, grated or spiralized
• Pickled cucumbers
• ½ small red cabbage, finely chopped
• 250 mL (1 cup) frozen edamame, blanched
• 1 mango, sliced
• Pickled ginger (optional)
• Chives (optional)

Note: You may choose to cook the salmon for the mother-to-be or for someone who doesn't like raw fish. Be sure to buy fresh salmon for tartar if you are eating it raw.

Preparation

1. Marinate the salmon by placing the cubes in a bowl with the ingredients for the marinade. Set aside in the refrigerator while you make the recipe.
2. Combine ingredients for pickled cucumbers in a bowl and set aside.
3. In a small Masson jar, combine all dressing ingredients. Close lid and stir vigorously. Adjust seasoning if necessary and/or add more water depending on desired consistency.
4. Assemble bowls by placing 1 cup of mixed lettuce per bowl and ½ cup of quinoa, then garnish to taste. Finish with the addition of salmon, dressing, and pickled ginger and chives if desired. Serve with bread crumbs.

Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories 560 kcal
Fat 27 g
Carbohydrates 57 g
Fibre 13 g
Protein 33 g
Sodium 372 mg