Salmon and Avocado Quinoa Salad Bowl
A quick and satisfying bowl packed with tender salmon, quinoa, and fresh avocado. Easy to prepare in advance to keep your energy steady through busy afternoons.
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Katy + Lila
Katy created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthSteadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Well-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
Use pre-cooked or store-bought batch-cooked quinoa to save prep time on busy days.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Warm 1 tsp of olive oil for…
- 01
Warm 1 tsp of olive oil for…
In a medium pan over medium heat at 350°F (175°C), warm 1 tsp of olive oil for 1 minute.
Allow: 1 minute
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Season 1 salmon fillet with a pinch…
Season 1 salmon fillet with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
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Place the salmon in the pan skin-side…
Place the salmon in the pan skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until crisp, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until opaque throughout.
Look for: crisp, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until opaque throughout
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Assemble 0
While the salmon cooks, assemble 0.5 cup of cooked quinoa and 1 cup of fresh spinach in a serving bowl.
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Dice 0
Dice 0.5 avocado and add it to the bowl along with 0.5 cup of sliced cucumber.
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Whisk 1 tbsp of lemon juice and…
Whisk 1 tbsp of lemon juice and 1 tsp of olive oil in a small cup until emulsified.
Look for: emulsified
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Top the bowl with the cooked salmon
Top the bowl with the cooked salmon, drizzle with the lemon dressing, and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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