Vibrant Sushi-Inspired Salad (Printable)

Fresh salmon or tuna with greens, avocado, and a tangy soy-ginger dressing for a light meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fish

01 - 14 oz sushi-grade salmon or tuna, cut into ½ inch cubes

→ Marinade

02 - 2 tbsp soy sauce (gluten-free if needed)
03 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
04 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
05 - 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
06 - 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
07 - 1 small garlic clove, finely minced

→ Greens & Salad Base

08 - 4 cups mixed salad greens (romaine, baby spinach, arugula)
09 - 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
10 - 1 large avocado, sliced
11 - 2 small carrots, julienned
12 - 1 cup cooked and cooled sushi rice or brown rice (optional)

→ Toppings

13 - 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
14 - 2 tbsp sliced scallions (spring onions)
15 - 1 sheet nori, cut into thin strips
16 - Pickled ginger, to serve
17 - 1 small red chili, sliced (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, grated ginger, honey, and minced garlic to create the marinade.
02 - Add the cubed salmon or tuna to the marinade, toss gently to coat evenly, cover and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes.
03 - Arrange mixed greens, cucumber slices, avocado, julienned carrots, and rice (if using) in individual serving bowls.
04 - Spoon the marinated fish along with any remaining marinade over the salad base.
05 - Top each bowl with toasted sesame seeds, sliced scallions, nori strips, pickled ginger, and optional sliced red chili. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • You get restaurant-quality results in twenty minutes with zero cooking
  • The marinade transforms good fish into something you will crave weekly
  • Every bite hits different textures and flavors without overwhelming your palate
02 -
  • Buy fish labeled sushi-grade from a source you trust because raw fish requires careful handling
  • The fish needs at least ten minutes in the marinade, but anything over thirty minutes makes the texture too soft
  • Everything must stay cold until you serve it, so work quickly and refrigerate between steps if needed
03 -
  • Chill your bowls in the freezer for ten minutes before serving to keep everything colder longer
  • Cut the fish against the grain into uniform cubes so every piece marinades evenly
  • Toast your own sesame seeds in a dry pan for two minutes to bring out more nutty flavor
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