Salmon Bite Sushi Salad

Like one big cooked sushi roll with veggies... yum!

Read below for the recipe and nutrition information!

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Recipe Information:

• Makes 1 serving

• Preparation time: 25 minutes

• Total time: 1 hour and 45 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup greens of choice (I use arugula)

• 1 cup brown rice

For the salmon:

• 1 salmon filet, sliced into cubes

• 1 Tbsp Bachan's Original Japanese BBQ Sauce

• 2 tsp rice vinegar

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• 1 tsp minced ginger

• 1 tsp minced garlic

For the cucumber salad:

• 1/2 cup cucumber slices

• 1 tsp salt

• 2 tsp soy sauce

• 1 tsp rice vinegar

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• 1 tsp chili oil

• A drizzle of honey

Recipe:

For the salmon:

1. Pat salmon dry, remove skin & slice into cubes.

2. Marinate in a mixture of Bachan's Japanese BBQ sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced ginger, & minced garlic for at least an hour.

3. Remove salmon cubes from marinade and pat dry of any excess liquid.

4. Air fry salmon cubes in a single layer at 400°F for ~8 minutes, until the cubes begin to brown but remain tender and flaky!

For the cucumber salad:

1. Add cucumber slices to a medium-sized bowl. Sprinkle slices with salt, cover, and let sit for ~20 mins to reduce liquid & enhance flavor.

2. While cucumber is sitting, make your dressing! Mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, chili oil, and honey together in a small bowl until well combined.

3. After 20 minutes, dress the cucumbers and toss until evenly coated.

For the bowl:

1. In a medium-sized bowl, add the arugula and brown rice as the base of the bowl.

2. Add cucumber salad on top of the base, allowing for extra dressing to drip down onto the arugula and rice.

3. Layer salmon cubes on top of the cucumber salad.

4. Top with furikake seasoning & extra sesame seeds. Enjoy!

Check out a video of this recipe!

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Nutrition:

• Arugula: arugula's bitter taste/smell comes from glucosinolates, which may protect the body against certain cancers. It's also full of antioxidants and helps with the absorption of many minerals.

• Salmon: salmon is full of healthy fats, selenium, B vitamins, niacin, pantothenic acid, thiamin, and phosphorus. These all contribute to a healthy body! The essential omega-3 fatty acids in salmon are super anti-inflammatory and extremely heart healthy, as well. Salmon is an awesome high-quality protein source!

• Cucumber: cucumbers are packed with vitamin K, which is essential for blood clotting and bone health! They're also a great source of fiber, vitamin C, vitamin B, copper, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, and water for hydration!

• Ginger: ginger has studied for just about everything throughout the years, particularly for its medicinal benefits. It is proven to aid digestion, reduce nausea, and has strong anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative effects.