Avocado Mango Poke Salad (Printable)
Vibrant Hawaiian-style bowls with creamy avocado, sweet mango, and marinated tofu over sushi rice. Ready in 20 minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ Salad Base
01 - 2 cups cooked sushi rice, cooled
02 - 1 cup baby spinach or mixed greens
03 - 1 medium avocado, diced
04 - 1 large ripe mango, peeled and diced
05 - 1 small cucumber, diced
06 - 1 small carrot, julienned
07 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
08 - ½ cup shelled edamame, cooked and cooled
→ Marinated Tofu
09 - 7 oz firm tofu, cubed
10 - 2 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
11 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
12 - 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
13 - 1 tsp maple syrup
14 - 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
→ Garnishes
15 - 1 tbsp black or white sesame seeds
16 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
17 - 1 small red chili, thinly sliced
18 - 1 tbsp pickled ginger
19 - Lime wedges
# How to Make:
01 - Whisk together tamari, rice vinegar, sesame oil, maple syrup, and grated ginger in a medium bowl. Add tofu cubes and gently toss to coat. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
02 - Arrange the sushi rice as the base in four serving bowls.
03 - Top each bowl with baby spinach, avocado, mango, cucumber, carrot, green onions, and edamame.
04 - Divide the marinated tofu evenly among the bowls.
05 - Sprinkle with sesame seeds, chopped cilantro, and sliced red chili. Add pickled ginger and lime wedges to each bowl.
06 - Serve immediately, allowing guests to squeeze lime over the salad just before eating.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The marinated tofu becomes incredibly savory and absorbs all those beautiful Asian flavors while staying perfectly tender
- Every bowl is like eating a rainbow, and the contrast between creamy avocado and crisp cucumber makes each bite exciting
02 -
- Cold rice is absolutely non-negotiable here, or you'll end up with a sad, wilted salad instead of something fresh and vibrant
- Letting the tofu marinate while you prep everything else is the secret to making it taste like it's been sitting in those flavors for hours
03 -
- Investing in a good vegetable peeler and sharp knife makes the prep work go twice as fast
- The marinade can be doubled and used as a sauce if you like things extra salty and tangy