Maple Dijon Salmon Harvest Bowls

If there’s one thing we’ve learned after years of working with patients, it’s that most people don’t need more complicated recipes—they need simple meal formulas they can use over and over again.

That’s exactly why we love grain bowls.

These Maple Dijon Salmon Harvest Bowls combine tender salmon, a slightly sweet and tangy Maple Dijon glaze, your favorite grain, colorful vegetables, edamame and creamy avocado.

They’re balanced, customizable and—with a few strategic shortcuts—can be on the table in about 20 minutes.

Why We Love This Bowl

Salmon is one of our favorite proteins because it’s naturally rich in the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, which support cardiovascular health and the body’s normal inflammatory response.

But an anti-inflammatory eating pattern isn’t about one “superfood.” It’s the overall pattern that matters.

Think more fatty fish, colorful plants, beans and legumes, nuts and seeds, whole grains and healthy fats like olive oil and avocado.

This bowl brings several of those foods together in one really simple meal.

Want to learn more about building an anti-inflammatory eating pattern? Our Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition Guide breaks it down step-by-step.

Don’t like salmon?

Use chicken.

You won’t get the same EPA and DHA omega-3 benefits, but you’ll still have an excellent source of protei and the Maple Dijon flavor works beautifully with it.

That’s the beauty of a grain bowl.

Use this simple formula:

PROTEIN + GRAIN + PRODUCE + HEALTHY FAT + FLAVOR

Tonight it’s salmon + rice + vegetables + avocado + Maple Dijon.

Next week it can be completely different.

Maple Dijon Salmon Harvest Bowls

Yield: 4 servings
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10–12 minutes

For the Salmon

• 4 salmon fillets, approximately 4–5 oz each
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1½ tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• Black pepper, to taste

For the Bowls

• 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
• 1 cup shelled edamame, cooked
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 medium cucumber, chopped
• 1 avocado, sliced
• Optional fresh greens
• Lemon wedges, optional

Maple Dijon Drizzle

• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1–2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• Pinch of sea salt and black pepper

Directions

Preheat oven to 425°F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.

Whisk together the Dijon, maple syrup, olive oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Brush over the salmon.

Bake for approximately 10–12 minutes, or until cooked to your desired doneness. Fish should reach a safe internal temperature of 145°F.

While the salmon cooks, prepare your grain and edamame and chop your vegetables.

Whisk together the Maple Dijon drizzle.

Divide rice or quinoa among four bowls. Add edamame, carrots, cucumber, avocado and greens. Top each with salmon, Maple Dijon drizzle and a squeeze of fresh lemon.

Nutrition Information

Approximate nutrition per serving:

Nutrient	Per Serving
Calories	~500
Carbohydrates	~43 g
Protein	~32 g
Fat	~24 g
Fiber	~8 g
Added Sugar	~6 g

Nutrition information is an estimate and will vary based on specific ingredients, portions and substitutions.

Make Weeknight Dinner Easier

Please use the shortcuts.

Microwave rice, frozen edamame, pre-shredded carrots and bagged greens all count.

Nutrition doesn’t earn extra points because dinner took 90 minutes to make.

And once you know the formula, protein + grain + produce + healthy fat + flavor, you can make dozens of versions using whatever you already have.

That’s ultimately what we want you to learn: not how to perfectly follow another meal plan, but how to confidently build a meal that works in your real life.

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Want to Build More Anti-Inflammatory Meals?

This salmon bowl is a great place to start, but it’s only one meal.

If you’re looking for practical ways to incorporate more anti-inflammatory foods into your everyday routine, we created our Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition Guide to take the guesswork out of it.

Inside, we walk you through foods and habits that support a healthier inflammatory pattern, plus give you anti-inflammatory recipes and marinades that are perfect for creating easy meals and grain bowls just like this one.

If inflammation, cardiovascular health, cholesterol or supporting your long-term health is on your radar, this is a resource you’ll come back to again and again.

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Cheers,

Amanda