Easy Salmon Avocado Nori Rolls

These salmon avocado nori rolls are a fresh, protein-packed meal that’s perfect for transforming leftover cooked salmon into something special. Filled with creamy almond cream cheese, buttery avocado, briny Kalamata olives, and wrapped in roasted nori, they’re satisfying, flavorful, and require no cooking if your salmon is already prepared. Great for lunch, a light dinner, meal prep, or an elegant appetizer, these sushi-inspired rolls are an easy way to enjoy a nutritious meal without bread or rice.

And Easy, Satisfying, and Nourishing Meal

If you tend to cook extra salmon, this is one of the easiest and most delicious ways to give leftovers a second life. These salmon avocado nori rolls come together in minutes and are one of those recipes that feels a little special despite requiring very little effort.

I first discovered that nori could be used for much more than sushi after making the chicken nori rolls from The Plant Paradox. Since then, I’ve treated roasted nori sheets as a healthy alternative to wraps or bread. Once you learn the basic rolling technique — using a sushi mat or even a sheet of parchment paper — you can fill them with almost anything.

This combination remains one of my favorites. The rich salmon pairs beautifully with creamy avocado, tangy almond cream cheese, and salty Kalamata olives, creating a meal that’s fresh, satisfying, and full of flavor. While I often serve these rolls with my spinach pesto as a dipping sauce, they also pair wonderfully with other herb-forward sauces or simply a squeeze of fresh lemon.

The recipe makes two generous main-course servings or can be sliced into bite-sized pieces for an appetizer or entertaining platter. They also keep well in the refrigerator for a few hours, making them a convenient lunchbox meal or an easy make-ahead dish.

Ingredients

Cooked salmon: This recipe is a wonderful way to use leftover cooked salmon. Any cooking method works—pan-seared, baked, grilled, or poached—as long as the salmon is well seasoned with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon before being flaked.

Roasted nori: Be sure to use roasted nori sheets, which are ready to use straight from the package and have the best flavor and texture.

Cream cheese: I originally made these with Kite Hill Chive Almond Cream Cheese, but plain almond cream cheese, homemade nut cream cheese, or traditional cream cheese all work well.

Avocado: Choose a ripe but still firm avocado so it slices neatly and holds its shape inside the rolls.

Kalamata olives: Rinse, drain, and pat them dry before using so they don’t add excess moisture to the rolls.

Instructions

If you’re new to rolling nori, a bamboo sushi mat makes the process easier, but a sheet of parchment paper works surprisingly well too.

Arrange all of your ingredients before you begin.

Spread about one-quarter of the cream cheese over a roasted nori sheet. Top with one-quarter of the flaked salmon, avocado slices, and Kalamata olives, arranging the filling evenly while leaving a small border at the top edge.

Starting from the edge closest to you, roll the nori tightly into a log, using a sushi mat if you have one. Repeat with the remaining nori sheets.

Using a sharp knife, slice each roll into 3 equal pieces. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to enjoy. These rolls are especially delicious with spinach pesto or another fresh herb sauce for dipping.

Serving Suggestion

Serve salmon avocado nori rolls with a green dipping sauce and jicama fries.

If you enjoy nori rolls, you may also like my Low-Carb Sushi Rolls with Cauliflower Rice.

Enjoy!

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