Warm Salmon Chicken and Kale Dinner Bowl
A quick, satisfying dinner bowl combining leftover cooked salmon, tender rotisserie chicken, sweet corn, green beans, and warmed baby kale.
Prep
5 min
Cook
7 min
Total
12 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Zaskya + Lila
Zaskya 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.
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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
Steadier 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
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
7 min
Total
12 min
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan
Time saver
Store leftover prepared meats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 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: Set your toaster oven to 350°F (175°C)…
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Set your toaster oven to 350°F (175°C)…
Set your toaster oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a small baking tray with parchment paper or foil.
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Spread 1
Spread 1.5 cups of fresh baby kale across the baking tray as a base layer.
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Arrange 3
Arrange 3.1 oz (88g) of cooked salmon, 2.4 oz (68g) of rotisserie chicken breast, and 1.6 oz (45g) of prepared green bean and corn mixture over the baby kale.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Scatter 3 green olives over the top…
Scatter 3 green olives over the top of the bowl ingredients on the tray.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Warm in the toaster oven at 350°F…
Warm in the toaster oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5 to 7 minutes until the kale is gently wilted and the meats are warmed through.
Look for: the kale is gently wilted and the meats are warmed through
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Transfer the warm ingredients into a serving…
Transfer the warm ingredients into a serving bowl and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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