Spicy Marinated Salmon Bowl with Avocado Cilantro Salsa

For the Bowl:

• 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice)
• 1 cup shredded red cabbage
• 1 cup chopped lettuce or spinach
• 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or grilled)
• 1/2 cup black beans (rinsed and drained)
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 avocado, sliced or cubed
• Fresh cilantro for garnish
• Lime wedges for serving

For the Avocado Cilantro Sauce:

• 1 ripe avocado
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (or a dairy-free alternative)
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1-2 tablespoons water (to thin the sauce, as needed)
• Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions:

1. Prepare the Salmon:
   • In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
   • Coat the salmon pieces with olive oil, then rub the spice mixture evenly over the salmon.
   • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the salmon for 3-4 minutes on each side until blackened and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. Make the Sauce:
   • In a blender or food processor, combine the avocado, cilantro, garlic, yogurt, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth, adding water to reach your desired consistency.
3. Assemble the Bowl:
   • Start with a base of rice in each bowl. Add the shredded cabbage, lettuce or spinach, corn, black beans, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and avocado.
   • Top with blackened salmon.
4. Serve:
   • Drizzle the avocado cilantro sauce over the bowl. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.

Enjoy your Spicy Blackened Salmon Bowl! 🔥