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Cava Harissa Avocado Bowls

If you're a Cava lover, this copycat cava harissa avocado bowl is for you! Packed with nutrient dense ingredients without skimping on the fun! My version contains spicy air-fried salmon bites, focaccia, and the BEST harissa dressing!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course dinner, lunch
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

Salmon

  • 1 salmon filet
  • 3/4 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp oregano
  • pinch sea salt & pepper & red pepper

Rice

  • 1 serving cooked rice *However much you want!
  • splash lemon juice
  • little fresh, diced parsley *optional
  • good pinch of sea salt

Harissa Dressing

  • 2 tbsp harissa paste *I like trader joes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 2 tsp honey
  • pinch of sea salt

Assembling the bowl

  • diced cucumber
  • chopped grape tomatoes
  • crumbled feta
  • 1/3 cup corn
  • 1/4-1/2 avocado, sliced
  • arugula or other greens of choice
  • pickled onion
  • pita or focaccia

Instructions
 

Rice

  • If your rice isn't cooked, cook one cup according to it's instructions. You can save leftovers! Once finished, add a serving to a bowl and add in the salt, parsley, and lemon juice. Toss well.

Harissa Dressing

  • Add all of the ingredients to a blender, blending until smooth. Taste & adjust as needed. Place in the fridge until ready to use.

Salmon

  • Cut the salmon filet into bite sized pieces.
  • Add them to a bowl and toss with the seasonings. Spray the bites with olive oil spray or drizzle over olive oil.
  • Arrange the bites on a piece of parchment paper in your air fryer. Cook at 400F for 5-7 minutes (all air fryers vary, so keep an eye on them!), shaking half way, until the salmon is cooked through and browned.

Assembling the bowls

  • Add the rice to the bottom of the bowl, followed by the greens.
  • Top with the chopped veggies, & avocado.
  • Add the salmon bites to the bowl and sprinkle over the pickled onions, then the feta.
  • Drizzle over the dressing and serve with fresh pita or foaccia! I like to cut my focaccia into bites and add to the bowl! Enjoy!
Keyword air fried salmon, air fryer salmon, cava, greek lemon potatoes, greek salad, mediteranean, salmon salad