A plate of black rice, salmon, eggs, green beans, and cucumber salad.
Freshly plated Lunch

Black Rice Salmon Bowl

A vibrant summer salad featuring black rice, seared salmon, soft-boiled eggs, and fresh vegetables.

Prep Time15 min
Cook Time20 min
Servings2
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

  • 1 cup black rice
  • 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup green beans
  • 1 cucumber
  • 1/4 red onion
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh dill
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin seeds
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook black rice according to package instructions.
  2. Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon for 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through.
  4. Boil eggs for 6 minutes, then transfer to ice water. Peel and slice in half.
  5. Blanch green beans in boiling water for 3 minutes, then transfer to ice water.
  6. Spiralize cucumber and thinly slice red onion.
  7. Assemble bowl with black rice, salmon, green beans, cucumber, red onion, and egg halves.
  8. Garnish with fresh dill and pumpkin seeds.