Heart-Healthy Salmon Sushi Roll

Delight your taste buds with our Heart-Healthy Salmon Sushi Roll, a nutritious twist on a Japanese classic! This wholesome recipe features tender, sashimi-grade salmon paired with creamy avocado and crisp cucumber, all wrapped in nutrient-rich nori and brown sushi rice. Infused with a tangy rice vinegar seasoning, this sushi is as flavorful as it is good for your heart. Perfect for at-home sushi-making, the recipe highlights clean, fresh ingredients and includes low-sodium soy sauce for a health-conscious dipping option. Ready in under an hour, these vibrant rolls are ideal for a guilt-free appetizer, light lunch, or dinner. Treat yourself to a delicious balance of taste and wellness in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Brown sushi rice
• 1.5 cups Water
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 6 ounces Fresh salmon (sashimi grade)
• 1 medium Avocado
• 0.5 medium Cucumber
• 4 pieces Nori (seaweed) sheets
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 4 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Pickled ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon Wasabi

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the brown sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine the rice with 1.5 cups of water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until the rice is tender and all water is absorbed.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Heat in the microwave for 20-30 seconds until the sugar dissolves.

Step 3

Transfer the cooked rice to a large bowl and gently mix with the vinegar seasoning. Allow the rice to cool to room temperature.

Step 4

While the rice is cooling, prepare the fillings: Slice the salmon into thin strips. Halve the avocado, remove the pit and skin, and cut into thin slices. Peel the cucumber and cut it into long, thin matchsticks.

Step 5

Place a bamboo sushi mat on a clean surface and top with a sheet of nori. Spread a thin layer of cooled rice over the nori, leaving about 1 inch of nori exposed at the top edge.

Step 6

Arrange salmon slices, avocado, and cucumber across the middle of the rice.

Step 7

Tightly roll the sushi using the mat, applying gentle, even pressure. Seal the edge with a bit of water to ensure it sticks.

Step 8

Repeat the rolling process with the remaining ingredients to make four rolls.

Step 9

Slice each roll into 6 to 8 pieces with a sharp knife, wiping the blade with a damp cloth between cuts to ensure clean slices.

Step 10

Serve the sushi rolls with low-sodium soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi on the side. Optionally, squeeze a little lemon juice over the rolls for added freshness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1134.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	933.0

Total Fat 46.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 93.6mg	0%
Sodium 3702.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 78.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.8g	0%
Total Sugars 7.9g
Protein 53.9g	0%

Vitamin D 894.7IU	0%
Calcium 167.3mg	0%
Iron 6.6mg	0%
Potassium 1857.2mg	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: 44.1%

Protein: 22.7%

Carbs: 33.2%