Watermelon Poke Bowl

This version of a Hawaiian poke bowl swaps marinated watermelon for the raw fish. It's an incredibly light and fresh summer dinner--and so pretty!

Watermelon Poke Bowl
Photo: Brie Passano
Hands On Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 lime, zested and juiced

  • cup soy sauce

  • ¼ cup rice vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger

  • 1 tablespoon honey

  • ¼ cup vegetable or canola oil

  • 6 cups watermelon, cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch cubes

  • ½ cup vegan or regular mayonnaise (optional)

  • 4 cups hot cooked short-grain white rice

  • 2 ½ cups chopped cucumber

  • 1 ¾ cups sliced radishes

  • 1 cup hot cooked shelled edamame

  • 2 avocados, halved and sliced

  • Thinly sliced green onions

  • Black or white sesame seeds (optional)

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together lime zest and juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger and honey. Slowly pour in vegetable oil, whisking until emulsified. Add watermelon and gently stir to coat. Refrigerate several hours or overnight.

  2. Using a slotted spoon, remove watermelon from marinade. If desired, make a sauce by stirring 2 tablespoons of the leftover marinade into mayonnaise.

  3. To serve: Divide rice among four bowls. Top with marinated watermelon, cucumber, radishes, edamame and avocados. Drizzle with mayonnaise sauce. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

681 Calories
34g Fat
85g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 681
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 34g 44%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 224mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 85g 31%
Total Sugars 18g
Protein 13g
Vitamin C 39mg 196%
Calcium 88mg 7%
Iron 5mg 29%
Potassium 1078mg 23%
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