Poke Bowl with Salmon Tuna (Printable)

A colorful bowl featuring fresh salmon or tuna, mixed greens, avocado, and a zesty soy-ginger dressing.

# What you need:

→ Fish

01 - 14 oz sushi-grade salmon or tuna, diced into ½ inch cubes

→ Marinade

02 - 2 tbsp soy sauce (use gluten-free if necessary)
03 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
04 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
05 - 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
06 - 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
07 - 1 small garlic clove, finely minced

→ Greens & Salad Base

08 - 4 cups mixed salad greens (romaine, baby spinach, arugula)
09 - 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
10 - 1 large avocado, sliced
11 - 2 small carrots, julienned
12 - 1 cup cooked and cooled sushi rice or brown rice (optional)

→ Toppings

13 - 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
14 - 2 tbsp sliced scallions (spring onions)
15 - 1 sheet nori, cut into thin strips
16 - Pickled ginger, to serve
17 - 1 small red chili, sliced (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Whisk soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, grated ginger, honey, and minced garlic together in a bowl to create the marinade.
02 - Add cubed salmon or tuna into the marinade, toss gently to coat, cover, and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes.
03 - Distribute mixed greens, cucumber slices, avocado, julienned carrots, and rice (if using) evenly into serving bowls.
04 - Spoon the marinated fish and any extra marinade evenly over the salad bases.
05 - Top each serving with toasted sesame seeds, sliced scallions, nori strips, pickled ginger, and sliced chili if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 20 minutes, making it perfect for weeknights when you're tired but hungry.
  • The marinade is ridiculously simple but tastes like you've been planning this meal for days.
  • You get that restaurant-quality bowl experience at home without the price tag or the wait.
02 -
  • The fish quality makes or breaks this dish—don't try to save money here or use regular grocery store fish, because it's meant to be eaten raw and needs to be truly sushi-grade.
  • Don't marinate the fish for longer than 30 minutes because the acid in the vinegar will start to cook it and change the texture in ways that aren't pleasant.
  • Slice your avocado just before assembly to keep it from browning and turning sad-looking.
03 -
  • Buy your sushi-grade fish from a fishmonger the day you plan to eat it, and ask them what just arrived that's at its peak.
  • If your avocado is slightly underripe when you're assembling the bowl, it will actually stay fresher and won't oxidize as quickly as a perfectly ripe one would.
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