Avocado Mango Poke Salad (Print Version)

Hawaiian-inspired salad with avocado, mango, and marinated vegetables in savory sesame dressing.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables & Fruit

01 - 2 ripe avocados, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
02 - 1 ripe mango, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
03 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
04 - 2 radishes, thinly sliced
05 - 1/3 cup red onion, finely sliced
06 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced

→ Marinade & Dressing

07 - 3 tbsp soy sauce (gluten-free if needed)
08 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
09 - 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
10 - 1 tsp honey or agave syrup
11 - 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
12 - 1 small garlic clove, minced

→ Garnish

13 - 2 tbsp sesame seeds (mixed black & white if possible)
14 - 1 tbsp nori seaweed, cut into thin strips (optional)
15 - Fresh cilantro leaves (optional)

# Directions:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey or agave, grated ginger, and minced garlic until well combined.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, add diced avocados, mango, cucumber, sliced radishes, red onion, and scallions.
03 - Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients. Gently toss until all components are evenly coated, being careful not to mash the avocado.
04 - Transfer the salad to individual serving bowls. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, nori strips, and fresh cilantro leaves if desired.
05 - Serve right away for optimal freshness and texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It captures those vacation vibes in a bowl without needing a plane ticket or fancy techniques
  • The combination of creamy avocado and sweet mango feels like something you'd order at a beachside cafe but comes together faster than delivery would arrive
02 -
  • The lime trick helps keep avocados green, but in this salad the soy sauce will naturally prevent browning due to its acidity
  • This dish tastes best within an hour of assembling, as the salt in the dressing will eventually draw moisture out of the vegetables
03 -
  • Chill your serving bowls in the freezer for 15 minutes before plating, it keeps the salad colder longer on warm days
  • Toast your own sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant, they're exponentially more flavorful than pre-toasted ones

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