Avocado Mango Poke Salad (Printable Version)

Fresh Hawaiian-style bowl with creamy avocado, sweet mango, and marinated tofu over seasoned rice.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
11 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
12 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
13 - 1 teaspoon maple syrup
14 - 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

→ Garnishes

15 - 1 tablespoon black or white sesame seeds
16 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
17 - 1 small red chili, thinly sliced
18 - 1 tablespoon pickled ginger
19 - Lime wedges

# Directions:

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. Serve immediately, allowing guests to squeeze lime over the salad just before eating.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It comes together in twenty minutes but tastes like something from a fancy poke bowl restaurant
  • The combination of sweet mango and creamy avocado with salty tofu hits every single craving at once
02 -
  • The tofu needs at least ten minutes in the marinade, but thirty minutes makes it even better
  • Room temperature ingredients make everything taste more vibrant and cohesive
03 -
  • Pat the tofu dry before marinating so it absorbs more flavor
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for two minutes to bring out their nutty flavor

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