Chipotle Glazed Salmon Bowl with Avocado Feta Salad : Smoky, Fresh & Packed with Flavor
This Chipotle Glazed Salmon Bowl is a bold, balanced meal that hits every note—sweet, smoky, creamy, and tangy. Flaky salmon is glazed with a sticky chipotle-honey sauce and served over fluffy rice, paired with a refreshing avocado feta salad. It’s vibrant, filling, and ready to steal the spotlight at dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
For the salmon:
4 salmon fillets
2 tbsp chipotle in adobo (sauce only or blended peppers)
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
For the avocado feta salad:
2 ripe avocados, diced
1/3 cup crumbled feta
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1–2 tbsp olive oil
Juice of 1 lime
Salt and black pepper to taste
For the bowl:
2 cups cooked white rice (or brown rice/quinoa)
Optional: extra lime wedges, cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Glaze the Salmon
In a small bowl, mix chipotle sauce, honey, olive oil, and garlic. Brush over salmon fillets and season with salt and pepper.
Cook the Salmon
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon for 3–4 minutes per side, or until caramelized and cooked through. Set aside.
Make the Salad
In a bowl, toss avocado, feta, cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mix gently to combine.
Assemble the Bowl
Add rice to each bowl, top with chipotle salmon and a generous scoop of avocado salad. Garnish with fresh lime and cilantro if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories: 530
- Fat: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Protein: 32g