Dive into dinner with this Smoked Salmon Roll Bowl Board—a fun, interactive way to enjoy the fresh flavors of sushi without the fuss! Perfect for family nights, it lets everyone build their dream bowl, from picky eaters to adventurous foodies.

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If you’re looking to impress your family with a fun, interactive meal that everyone can customize to their tastes, this Smoked Salmon Roll Bowl Board is the perfect choice.

This board brings together the fresh flavors of a sushi roll in a convenient and customizable bowl format.

Why I Love Serving My Family “Build Your Own” Dinners

Build-your-own meal boards, like this Smoked Salmon Roll Bowl Board, have become a favorite around here for the following reasons.

1. Customization

The biggest perk of a build-your-own board is how it lets everyone have their way. Everyone gets to pick and choose their ingredients, so they end up with a bowl they’re actually excited to dig into. Picky eaters can skip the stuff they don’t like and load up on the goodies they do, making mealtime a lot happier for everyone.

2. Variety

A meal board displays all sorts of ingredients in one place, which not only looks awesome but also nudges people to try something new alongside their go-tos. It’s a good way to introduce new tastes without making a big deal about it.

3. Interaction and Fun

Eating becomes more than just something you have to do. It becomes a fun activity, sparking chats and laughs as everyone builds their perfect meal. It’s about making something yummy together, which adds a fun twist to eating that you just don’t get from a regular plated meal.

4. Ease and Convenience

On the practical side, meal boards are super easy to pull off. Once you’ve got your ingredients ready, it’s all about putting them out there. This simplicity means you can kick back and enjoy the meal too, making it perfect for relaxed family nights and easygoing get-togethers.

overhead view of smoked salmon roll board

What You’ll Need to Build Your Salmon Roll Bowl Board (Serves 4)

To get started making this recipe, you’ll first want to gather all your ingredients first.

Here is what you’ll need:

2 cups of sushi rice (or any short-grain rice)
12 oz of smoked salmon, sliced
2 seedless cucumbers, cut into matchsticks
2 avocados, diced
1 cup of matchstick carrots
Wasabi paste, adjust to taste
Optional for garnishing: sesame seeds, soy sauce, sliced nori (seaweed), pickled ginger

How to Make the Salmon Roll Bowl Board

Prepare the Rice

Begin by cooking the rice according to the package instructions. Let the rice cool slightly until it’s just warm to the touch.

overhead view of a smoked salmon roll bowl

Prep Your Ingredients

While the rice is cooking, prepare your vegetables and salmon. Slice the smoked salmon into bite-sized pieces. Cut the cucumbers and carrots into matchsticks, and dice the avocados.

overhead view of smoked salmon, shredded carrots, and avocado

Assemble the Board

Arrange salmon, cucumbers, carrots, diced avocados, and wasabi on a large board or platter. (You can either place these directly on a food-safe board or arrange them in bowls—it’s entirely up to your personal preference.) If you’re using optional ingredients like sesame seeds, nori, or pickled ginger, place these on the board as well. Place a large bowl with the rice in the center or at one end of the board.

extreme closeup of smoked salmon roll board, focusing in on wasabi, salmon, carrot sticks, and cucumber sticks

Serving

Invite your family to assemble their bowls, starting with the rice. They can then top it with smoked salmon, veggies, and a dab of wasabi. Each person can customize their bowl to their liking, adding as much or as little of each topping as they prefer.

Optional: Everyone can drizzle their bowl with soy sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds or tear bits of nori over the top for an extra touch of flavor and texture

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This smoked salmon roll bowl board not only makes for a delightful meal but also sparks conversation and lets everyone craft their perfect bowl. It’s a fresh, easy way to enjoy the essence of sushi rolls without the need for expert sushi-making skills!

Tips For Perfecting Your Salmon Roll Board

Rice Preparation: Ensure the rice isn’t too hot when serving, as it can make other ingredients wilt or change texture.
Freshness: Always use the freshest ingredients for the best flavor and presentation.
Variations: Feel free to substitute any of the vegetables or add additional types, like bell peppers or radishes, for more color and crunch.
To make this meal even easier, pick up matchstick carrots in the produce section of your grocery store, so you don’t have to pull out a shredder or food processor.
It’s super easy to adjust the amount of ingredients for a board up or down, depending upon how many people you’re serving. You can also keep extra ingredients prepped in the fridge (I love keeping these deli containers on hand just for this kind of food prep and refill your board as needed.
This smoked salmon roll bowl board is about having fun and enjoying good food with your family. It’s laid-back, delicious, and perfect for a family dinner or a casual gathering!

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