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Salmon bowl on a white and blue plate.

Pumpkin Spice Salmon Bowl

Chef Jenn
Pumpkin Spice Salmon Bowl is a quick, satisfying meal featuring roasted sweet potatoes, quinoa, and a zesty citrus dressing. Topped with crunchy seeds, it's perfect for busy days and easy to prepare!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 940 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled, cut into 1-inch chunks.
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons orange zest finely grated
  • salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice
  • 2 teaspoons thyme chopped
  • 1 pound salmon cut into 4 4-ounce filets
  • freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 4 cups cooked quinoa or rice
  • 2 cups raw spinach or mixed baby greens
  • 15.5 ounce canned chickpeas

for harvest crunch topping

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds raw
  • 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds raw
  • ½ teaspoon pumpkin spice
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons dried cranberries

for citrus dressing

  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teapsoons mustard powder
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest finely grated
  • 1 pinch salt or to taste
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons thyme chopped

Instructions
 

  • Toss sweet potato chunks with olive oil, chili powder, orange zest, and salt. Spread them in a single layer in your air fryer basket and cook at 400°F for about 12 minutes, turning halfway through. The potatoes should be tender and slightly crisp.
  • Mix the brown sugar, pumpkin spice, and thyme in a small bowl. Pat the salmon dry and season with salt and pepper. Rub the sugar mixture on top of the salmon. Air fry at 300°F for about 10 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 130°F.
  • Divide spinach or mixed greens and quinoa among 4 bowls. Break the salmon into chunks and place it on top. Add the roasted sweet potatoes and chickpeas. Drizzle with citrus dressing and top with the Harvest Crunch.

For the harvest crunch topping

  • Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin spice, and salt.
  • Cook, stirring frequently, until the seeds are golden and toasted, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in dried cranberries and transfer to a plate to cool.

For the citrus dressing

  • Whisk together the orange juice, lemon juice, mustard powder, honey, orange zest, and salt in a small bowl.
  • Slowly stream in the olive oil while whisking continuously until emulsified.
  • Stir in chopped thyme, and drizzle the dressing over the assembled bowls.

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • Keep an eye on the salmon to avoid overcooking. Remove it as soon as it flakes easily with a fork.
  • Make extra harvest crunch topping to use on salads, oatmeal, or yogurt.
  • Prepare components in advance and store separately for easy assembly later.
  • This recipe easily doubles for larger groups—just use bigger baking sheets or roast the sweet potatoes in batches.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filetCalories: 940kcalCarbohydrates: 99gProtein: 42gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 24gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 483mgPotassium: 1672mgFiber: 16gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 17946IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 175mgIron: 8mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

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