This plate is straight-up fresh, balanced, and protein-packed—juicy seared salmon over fluffy rice with crisp cucumber, sweet cherry tomatoes, and creamy avocado. It’s the kind of meal that feels light but super satisfying, perfect for a healthy dinner or clean meal prep. Let’s cook it up!
INGREDIENTS :
2 salmon fillets
1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, sliced into chunks
1 avocado, sliced
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp sea salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp garlic powder
Optional: squeeze of lemon
DIRECTIONS :
Cook the rice:
Rinse rice and cook according to package instructions until fluffy.
Season the salmon:
Pat salmon dry and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Sear the salmon:
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon skin-side down and cook 4–5 minutes, then flip and cook another 3–4 minutes until golden and flaky.
Prep the veggies:
Slice cucumber into thick pieces and halve cherry tomatoes for a fresh crunch.
Slice the avocado:
Cut avocado into smooth slices and lightly sprinkle with salt.
Assemble the plate:
Add a bed of rice, place the seared salmon on top, and arrange tomatoes, cucumber slices, and avocado on the side.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Kcal: ~550 per serving
Servings: 2
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