Heart-Healthy Salmon Avocado Sushi Roll

Transform your sushi night with this Heart-Healthy Salmon Avocado Sushi Roll, a delightful fusion of flavors and wholesome ingredients. Packed with omega-3-rich fresh salmon, creamy avocado, and crisp cucumber, this recipe combines nutrient-dense superfoods for a guilt-free indulgence. The sushi rice, perfectly seasoned with a hint of rice vinegar, sugar, and salt, forms the ideal foundation for the expertly rolled nori sheets. Crafted with minimal sodium and accompanied by optional low-sodium soy sauce, this recipe caters to your wellness goals without compromising on taste. Perfect for sushi beginners and aficionados alike, this homemade sushi roll is an impressive yet easy-to-master dish that’s ready in under an hour. Serve with wasabi, pickled ginger, and soy sauce for a restaurant-quality experience in the comfort of your own home!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Sushi rice
• 1.25 cups Water
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 4 sheets Nori sheets
• 8 ounces Fresh salmon
• 1 large Avocado
• 1 small Cucumber
• 0 optional, for serving Reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 0 optional, for serving Wasabi paste
• 0 optional, for serving Pickled ginger

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.

Step 2

Combine the rinsed sushi rice and water in a rice cooker, and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions until tender and fully cooked.

Step 3

While the rice is cooking, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl. Stir until the sugar and salt dissolve completely.

Step 4

Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a wooden or plastic bowl. Pour the vinegar mixture over the rice while it is still hot, and gently fold it into the rice using a spatula or wooden spoon. Allow the rice to cool to room temperature.

Step 5

Slice the fresh salmon into thin strips, about 1/4 inch thick.

Step 6

Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and slice each half into thin, even slices.

Step 7

Peel the cucumber and cut it into long, thin strips.

Step 8

Lay a bamboo sushi mat on a flat surface and place a sheet of nori on top, shiny side down.

Step 9

Spread a thin, even layer of the prepared sushi rice over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top edge.

Step 10

Carefully lay salmon strips, avocado slices, and cucumber sticks in a horizontal line across the middle of the rice.

Step 11

Wet your fingertips with a little water, and gently lift the edge of the sushi mat closest to you.

Step 12

Begin rolling the sushi away from you, applying gentle pressure to form a tight roll. Make sure not to roll the mat into the sushi itself.

Step 13

When you reach the border of the nori, wet it slightly to help it seal the roll.

Step 14

Repeat the process with the remaining nori sheets and fillings.

Step 15

Using a sharp, damp knife, slice each roll into 6-8 even pieces, cleaning the knife between cuts to ensure clean slices.

Step 16

Serve the sushi rolls with reduced-sodium soy sauce, wasabi paste, and pickled ginger if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1099.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1186.3

Total Fat 61.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.3g
Cholesterol 124.7mg	0%
Sodium 2533.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 98.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.8g	0%
Total Sugars 9.3g
Protein 58.8g	0%

Vitamin D 1292.7IU	0%
Calcium 115.5mg	0%
Iron 5.4mg	0%
Potassium 2345.9mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.9%

Protein: 19.8%

Carbs: 33.3%