Healthy Salmon Protein Power Bowl

Name: Healthy Salmon Protein Power Bowl
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: Aoraki Smoked Salmon; Cold Smoked Salmon; 1 punnet of cherry tomatoes; 1 x capsicum cut into 6; A dozen or so quality olives (pits in); 1x small eggplant cut length wise; 1 x head of garlic top 1 cm cut off to expose the cloves; 1 x small onion, skin on, cut into quarters; Some Mediterranean herbs, basil, thyme etc.; ½ cup good quality olive oil; 1 heaped tablespoon mascarpone cheese; Sea salt and cracked pepper

Serves

25 mins

Looking for a healthy salmon protein bowl recipe? Packed with flavour and goodness, this healthy bowl features BBQ & Horopito Dry Rub Hot Smoked Salmon, quinoa, avocado and fresh vegetables, all brought together with a creamy tahini dressing. It's a simple, high-protein meal that's perfect for a nutritious lunch or easy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

1 cup cooked quinoa

1 x pack BBQ & Horopito Hot Smoked Salmon, flaked

1 avocado, sliced

1 cup roasted broccoli

½ cup edamame

½ cucumber, sliced

1 tbsp sesame seeds

Product(s) used:

BBQ & Horopito Dry Rub

Hot Smoked Salmon

Method

Step 1

Divide quinoa between two bowls.

Step 2

Arrange salmon, avocado, broccoli, edamame, and cucumber on top.

Step 3

Whisk dressing ingredients until smooth.

Step 4

Drizzle over bowls and finish with sesame seeds.

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Meet the chef,

Hana Sato

Hana Sato grew up between the coasts of Hokkaido and Kaikōura, where she discovered her love for fresh seafood and quiet, honest cooking. After training in Tokyo and Wellington, she now leads the culinary team at Aoraki, combining Japanese discipline with New Zealand’s seasonal produce. Her philosophy is simple — cook with restraint, let the ingredients speak, and never rush a good meal.

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