Mediterranean Diet Salmon Avocado Sushi Roll
Elevate your sushi game with this Mediterranean Diet Salmon Avocado Sushi Roll, a vibrant fusion of fresh ingredients and healthy flavors that brings a unique twist to traditional sushi. Made with tender sushi rice seasoned with honey and rice vinegar, this roll combines thin slices of succulent fresh salmon, creamy ripe avocado, crisp cucumber, and sweet cherry tomatoes. Enhanced with a dash of lemon juice, olive oil, and fresh dill, every bite bursts with refreshing flavors inspired by the Mediterranean diet. Wrapped in nori and rolled to perfection, this homemade sushi recipe is easy enough for beginners yet impressive enough for entertaining. Crafted in just under an hour, it's a wholesome, nutrient-packed meal perfect for light yet satisfying dining. Add a touch of global cuisine to your table with this fusion recipe that’s both delicious and nutritious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup sushi rice
- 1.25 cups water
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 4 ounces fresh salmon fillet
- 1 whole ripe avocado
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 whole nori sheets
- 0.5 whole cucumber
- 4 whole cherry tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
Rinse sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine rinsed rice and 1.25 cups of water in a rice cooker and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions.
While the rice is cooking, in a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, honey, and sea salt until dissolved. Set aside.
Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a large bowl, pour the vinegar mixture over the rice, and gently fold to combine. Allow the rice to cool to room temperature.
Slice the salmon into thin strips. If preferred, quickly sear or lightly grill the salmon for 2-3 minutes until just cooked through for added flavor and safety.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the seed, score the flesh, and scoop it out with a spoon. Drizzle with lemon juice to prevent browning.
Peel and julienne the cucumber into thin strips. Halve the cherry tomatoes and scoop out the seeds, then slice into thin strips.
Place a nori sheet, shiny side down, on a bamboo sushi mat. With damp hands, spread half of the rice over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top.
Arrange salmon, avocado, cucumber, and tomato strips along the bottom edge of the rice.
Sprinkle fresh dill and drizzle a little olive oil over the filling.
Lift the edge of the mat closest to you and start rolling away from you, pressing gently to shape an even cylinder. Use the mat to tighten the roll, but do not squash the filling.
Seal the roll by wetting the top border of nori, then complete the roll. Set aside and repeat with the second roll.
Use a sharp knife moistened with water to slice each roll into 8 equal pieces. Serve immediately with a side of soy sauce or a preferred dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
927 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 46.3 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.4 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 69 mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 1311 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 90.9 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.5 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.8 g | ||
| Protein | 40.0 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.5 mcg | 52% | |
| Calcium | 105 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1890 mg | 40% | |
*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.
