Salmon Chirashi Sushi Bowl

Chirashi means "scattered," and that's really the whole technique here: instead of rolling anything, you fan sliced salmon and a handful of vegetables over a bowl of rice seasoned with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt the traditional sushi-rice way. It looks impressive for how little actual cooking is involved.

Using good-quality, sushi-grade salmon means most of the fat in this bowl is the omega-3 kind, which is part of why fish like this shows up so often in heart-healthy eating patterns, and a serving comfortably meets a high-protein mark. Cucumber, avocado, and edamame round it out with fiber and healthy fat without any cooking required beyond the rice.

Only use salmon labeled sushi- or sashimi-grade and keep it well chilled until you're ready to serve — freshness is what makes this dish work.