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Chipotle Honey Salmon Rice Salad

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Chipotle Honey Salmon Rice Salad is a bold and balanced dish featuring sweet and smoky glazed salmon over a bed of rice with fresh vegetables, avocado, and a zesty lime dressing. It’s a protein-packed, satisfying salad perfect for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (about 5 oz each)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp chipotle in adobo sauce, minced
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or jasmine)
  • 1 cup corn (grilled or canned)
  • 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • For the lime dressing:
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp honey
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment.
  2. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, honey, chipotle, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Brush over salmon fillets.
  3. Bake salmon for 12–15 minutes or until cooked through and caramelized on top.
  4. While salmon bakes, whisk together lime dressing ingredients and set aside.
  5. In a large bowl or on individual plates, assemble salad with rice, corn, black beans, avocado, tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
  6. Top with baked salmon fillets and drizzle with lime dressing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Adjust chipotle to taste for more or less heat.
  • Salmon can also be grilled or pan-seared.
  • Use quinoa or cauliflower rice for a lighter option.
  • Leftovers are great cold and perfect for meal prep.

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