Heart-Healthy Avocado and Salmon Sushi Roll
Elevate your sushi night with our Heart-Healthy Avocado and Salmon Sushi Roll, a vibrant fusion of rich omega-3-packed salmon, creamy avocado, and crisp cucumber wrapped in perfectly seasoned sushi rice and nori. Crafted to be as nutritious as it is delicious, this recipe balances freshness with heart-healthy ingredients like low-sodium soy sauce and rice vinegar for clean yet dynamic flavors. Whether you're a beginner or a sushi pro, the step-by-step guidance makes rolling these homemade delights simple and rewarding. Serve alongside a touch of wasabi and pickled ginger for a gourmet experience that’s perfect for sharing or savoring solo. Healthy, homemade, and utterly satisfying—this recipe promises restaurant-quality sushi with wholesome appeal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Sushi rice
- 1.25 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 4 sheets Nori sheets
- 8 ounces Fresh salmon
- 1 large Avocado
- 1 small Cucumber
- 2 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Wasabi
- 2 tablespoons Pickled ginger
Instructions
Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine rinsed rice and 1.25 cups of water in a saucepan. Let it soak for 30 minutes.
Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Gently fold this mixture into the cooked rice using a wooden spoon. Allow rice to cool to room temperature.
Slice the fresh salmon into thin strips and set aside. Peel the cucumber and cut it into matchsticks. Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and slice it into thin wedges.
Lay a bamboo sushi mat on a flat surface and place a nori sheet on top, shiny side facing down.
Spread about 3/4 cup of the prepared sushi rice evenly over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top edge.
Arrange slices of salmon, avocado, and cucumber sticks evenly across the center of the rice.
Using the bamboo mat, carefully lift the edge of the nori sheet closest to you and begin to roll it tightly over the filling. Continue rolling until the sushi roll is formed.
Lightly moisten the top edge of the nori sheet with a little water to seal the roll.
Using a sharp knife, slice the roll into 6-8 equal pieces. Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients.
Serve the sushi rolls with low-sodium soy sauce, a small amount of wasabi, and pickled ginger on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1160 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 60.0 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.3 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 125 mg | 42% | |
| Sodium | 2718 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 94.6 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.9 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.7 g | ||
| Protein | 61.8 g | 124% | |
| Vitamin D | 32.3 mcg | 162% | |
| Calcium | 134 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 2254 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
