Ultimate Post-Workout Salmon and Avocado Rice Plate Recipe

This Ultimate Post-Workout Salmon and Avocado Rice Plate is a nutrient-packed meal designed to refuel your body. It combines tender, flaky salmon with creamy avocado and hearty brown rice, delivering protein, healthy fats, and complex carbs. Fresh veggies add crunch and vitamins, making it a balanced, flavorful recovery dish. Ingredients: 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each), 1 cup brown rice, 1 ripe avocado, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp paprika, salt and pepper to taste, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cucumber, 1/4 red onion, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp honey, and fresh parsley for garnish. Instructions: Cook brown rice according to package directions, set aside. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season salmon with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook salmon for 3-4 minutes per side until it flakes easily, then remove from heat. Halve cherry tomatoes, slice cucumber, and finely chop red onion. In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice, honey, and a pinch of salt for dressing. Mash half the avocado with a fork, leaving the other half sliced. To assemble, divide rice between two plates, top with mashed avocado, salmon, and sliced avocado. Add tomatoes, cucumber, and onion around the plate. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve immediately for a fresh, satisfying post-workout meal. Serves 2, with each plate offering a perfect mix of recovery nutrients in about 20 minutes prep time.