Salmon Poke Bowl (No Seed Oils, No Added Sugar)

A simple, protein-packed poke bowl is so easy. Not only is it quick, but it gives you fresh, balanced protein, vegetables, fats, and carbohydrates to keep you full for hours. If you cook a large batch of rice at the beginning of the week, you'll have delicious meals all week long! (This post contains affiliate links).

Ingredients (Serves 2)

• 1 ½ cups cooked rice (white or brown)

• 4–6 oz smoked salmon, sliced or torn

• 1 ripe avocado, sliced

• ½ cucumber, thinly sliced or diced

• 1–2 sheets nori, cut into strips

  
  

Instructions

1. Divide the cooked rice evenly between two bowls.

2. Arrange the smoked salmon over the rice.

3. Add sliced avocado and cucumber.

4. Top with nori strips.

5. Drizzle with yum yum sauce or serve it on the side.

Yum Yum Sauce (no seed oils)

Ingredients

• 1 cup avocado oil mayonnaise

• 1 tablespoon ketchup

• 1 tablespoon melted butter or ghee

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon onion powder

• 2 teaspoons rice vinegar

• ½ teaspoon paprika

• 1 tablespoon mirin (white cooking wine)

• 1 tablespoon sugar/stevia/monkfruit/honey (I use Gentle Sweet)

• 1–2 teaspoons coconut aminos or soy sauce

• 1 tablespoon water (adjust as needed)

  
  

Instructions

1. In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and ketchup until smooth.

2. Add melted butter or ghee and mix well.

3. Stir in the rest of the ingredients except the water.

4. Add water gradually until the sauce reaches a smooth, pourable consistency. Adjust seasonings to taste.

5. Let sit for 10–15 minutes before serving.

   
   

This recipe makes enough sauce for your entire week of poke bowls and lasts up to two weeks in the fridge.

Optional Bowl Toppings

• Sushi ginger

• Wasabi

• Soy sauce or coconut aminos

• Toasted sesame seeds