Walnut Crusted Salmon Grain Bowl

Author: California Walnuts

Crispy walnut-crusted salmon meets quinoa, roasted butternut squash, and kale for a nourishing bowl full of flavor.

Walnut Crusted Salmon Grain Bowl
Yields4 Servings
Prep Time20 minsCook Time50 minsTotal Time1 hr 10 mins

Ingredients:

Bowl Components
  cup Dry quinoa
 1 ½ cups Cubed butternut squash
 3 cups Kale
 ¼ cup Feta
 ¼ cup Parsley
 3 tsp Olive oil, divided
Walnut Crusted Salmon
 1 lb Salmon fillets
 ½ cup Finely chopped California walnuts
 1 ½ tbsp Dijon mustard
 1 ½ tsp Honey
 1 tsp Garlic powder
 1 tsp Lemon zest
 ½ tsp Smoked paprika
 Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
Dressing
 2 tbsp Olive oil
 ¼ cup Apple cider vinegar
 Juice from half a lemon
 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
 1 tsp Honey
 ¼ tsp Paprika
 Kosher salt and black pepper to taste

Preparation:

1

Cook quinoa according to package directions.

2

Preheat oven to 400F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss squash with 2 tsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast on baking sheet for 15-20 min until tender. Set aside to cool.

3

Make salmon: In a small bowl, combine Dijon, honey, garlic powder, lemon zest, paprika, salt, and pepper.

4

Add salmon to a parchment lined baking sheet. Spread mixture over salmon. Sprinkle chopped walnuts over top and gently press down to adhere to salmon.

5

Bake salmon for 10-12 min until opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

6

Massage kale with 2 tsp olive oil in a large bowl. Add cooked quinoa, roasted squash, feta, and parsley to the bowl and toss to combine.

7

Add all dressing ingredients to a jar fitted with a lid. Shake well to emulsify.

8

Serve greens and veggies in a bowl and top with a fillet of walnut crusted salmon. Serve with dressing. Garnish with more parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings

Serving size

1 piece


Amount per serving
Calories540
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 33g43%
Saturated Fat 55g275%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 86mg29%
Sodium 402mg18%
Total Carbohydrate 20g8%
Dietary Fiber 6g22%
Total Sugars 6g

Calcium 157mg13%
Iron 4mg23%
Potassium 1189mg26%
Vitamin D 10mcg50%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.