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!
2mediumsweet potatoespeeled, cut into 1-inch chunks.
3tablespoonsolive oil
2teaspoonschili powder
2teaspoonsorange zestfinely grated
salt to taste
2tablespoonslight brown sugar
1tablespoonpumpkin spice
2teaspoonsthymechopped
1poundsalmoncut into 4 4-ounce filets
freshly ground pepperto taste
4cupscooked quinoaor rice
2cupsraw spinachor mixed baby greens
15.5ouncecanned chickpeas
for harvest crunch topping
1tablespoonolive oil
2tablespoonspumpkin seedsraw
2tablespoonssunflower seedsraw
½teaspoonpumpkin spice
1pinchkosher salt
2tablespoonsdried cranberries
for citrus dressing
¼cuporange juice
1tablespoonlemon juice
2teapsoonsmustard powder
2teaspoonshoney
1teaspoonorange zestfinely grated
1pinchsaltor to taste
½cupolive oil
2teaspoonsthymechopped
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.
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