Cranberry salmon bowls are topped with cranberry salsa, almonds, & goat cheese, then drizzled with a tangy cranberry vinaigrette!
These seasonal rice bowls are my new favorite lunch! This cranberry almond salmon bowl hits all the right notes and is super easy to make. Enjoy it with a bowl of chicken zoodle soup and a slice of Dutch apple pie.
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Cranberry Salmon Bowl
Cranberry Almond Salmon Bowl
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Cranberry Salmon Bowl Ingredients
- Salmon – Cooked and cut into bite sized pieces. This is a great way to use leftover baked salmon.
- Rice – We used Success Rice Boil-in-Bag Jasmine rice.
- Lettuce – Spring mix is my favorite lettuce blend for this bowl, but you can use whatever you have on hand.
- Cranberry salsa – Buy some at the market or make your own with fresh cranberries, cilantro, onion, jalapeno, orange juice, lime juice, sugar, and salt.
- Almonds – Toasted is especially delicious but plain sliced almonds are yummy too.
- Goat cheese – Crumbled. Feta cheese is also a delicious choice.
- Cranberry vinaigrette – Purchase some or make your own with cranberry juice, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Citrus vinaigrette is also a good pairing.
How do you make a cranberry salmon bowl? (step-by-step)
⭐ First, prepare ingredients separately; salmon, rice, lettuce, cranberry salsa, almonds, goat cheese, and cranberry vinaigrette.
⭐ Next, if making salsa and vinaigrette from scratch, prepare each and set aside.
⭐ Then, layer salmon, rice, lettuce, cranberry salsa, almonds, and goat cheese in a bowl.
⭐ Finally, top with cranberry vinaigrette.
Scroll down to the printable recipe card toward the bottom of this article for ingredient measurements and detailed cooking instructions.
Jasmine Success Rice for Cranberry Almond Salmon Bowls
This rice variety was originally cultivated for the Kingdom of Thailand but Success Rice Boil-in-Bag makes it easy and accessible to anyone! Jasmine rice is sweetly aromatic and known for it’s bright white color.
After a quick ten minute boil, it fluffs up beautifully and pairs perfectly with our salmon cranberry bowls.
Learn more about Success Rice Jasmine Rice!
Preparation
Do you have any tips for cooking rice?
Yes! I love using Success boil-in-bag rice because it takes all the guesswork out of cooking rice. All you have to do is drop the bag into a saucepan, bring the water to a boil and boil uncovered for 8-10 minutes. Then it’s done!
Can you make salmon bowls ahead of time?
Prepping the ingredients ahead of time is a great idea, but we don’t suggest actually assembling the bowls until you’re ready to eat.
Keep the ingredients separate and refrigerated in sealed containers until you’re ready to put them together.
What other protein can be used?
This bowl is also awesome with seared chicken or grilled flank steak. If you want to keep it vegetarian, try some pan fried tofu!
Are salmon bowls eaten hot or cold?
This is totally a matter of preference, I personally like my rice and salmon warm with the other ingredients cold. You can make them with hot or cold ingredients, or heat up a cold bowl in the oven or microwave.
Tips, tricks, and frequently asked questions
✅ Try making these with other proteins like steak, chicken, or even tofu.
✅ Bulk it up with more veggies like raw bell pepper, red onion, and edamame.
✅ Add some spice with pickled jalapenos.
✅ Use a different dressing like our creamy apple cider dressing or bacon maple dijon dressing.
Boil-in-Bag Success Rice
Success Rice is a no measure, no mess, boil-in-bag rice that makes cooking simple with perfectly fluffy rice and quinoa guaranteed every single time. It is the perfect solution for a quick and easy, yet delicious meal.
Just drop in the bag, let it cook for 10 minutes, and rice comes out soft and fluffy every time. You can find Success Rice at most grocery stores and don’t forget, the packaging is 100% recyclable.
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What to eat with a cranberry salmon bowl (serving suggestions)
Pair this hearty salad with a delicious warm soup like our savory pumpkin soup, wild rice soup, or creamy asparagus soup. And don’t forget to chase it with something sweet like our chocolate peppermint cookies or pumpkin bundt cake!
More delicious salmon recipes
- Honey mustard salmon
- Salmon dip recipe
- Smoked salmon rolls
- Salmon marinade recipe
- See all our easy salmon recipes!
Other cranberry recipes you’ll love
- Cranberry jello salad
- Homemade cranberry sauce recipe
- Cranberry walnut cheese ball
- Cranberry upside down cake
- See all our recipes with cranberry!
Tools we love
- Santoku knife – My favorite knife for cutting vegetables! This knife is the perfect size and shape, handles great, and is super reasonably priced.
- Ceramic bowls– there is literally no such thing as too many bowls. I heart bowls. So much.
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How to Make a Cranberry Salmon Bowl
Cranberry Salmon Bowl
Ingredients
- ½ cup cooked salmon per bowl
- ½ cup cooked rice per bowl
- ½ cup spring mix lettuce per bowl
- ¼ cup cranberry salsa per bowl
- 2 tablespoons slivered almonds per bowl
- 1 tablespoon crumbled goat cheese per bowl
- cranberry vinaigrette dressing to taste
Instructions
- Add salmon, rice, lettuce, salsa, almonds and goat cheese to your bowl.
- Top with dressing.
Notes
Nutrition
Cranberry Almond Salmon Bowl
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Stephanie says
Love this so much! The goat cheese really adds something special.
Dana says
What a pretty dish! My family loved it as a regular dinner, but I could easily see serving this for an occasion too!
Andrea Thueson says
I was a bit leery of the cranberry and salmon combo, but it was perfection! I love the flavor combo. I will be making this one a lot!