Poke Bowl Salad Fresh Salmon (Printable)

A light yet satisfying dish featuring fresh fish, crisp greens, and a zesty soy-ginger drizzle.

# What You Need:

→ Fish

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

→ Marinade

02 - 2 tbsp soy sauce (gluten-free if needed)
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)

# Steps:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes restaurant-quality but comes together in under 20 minutes with zero cooking required.
  • The salty-sweet-tangy marinade transforms simple raw fish into something irresistible.
  • You can prep it all in advance, making it perfect for meal prep or casual entertaining.
02 -
  • If your fish isn't sushi-grade, do not attempt to eat it raw; use cooked fish or skip this recipe—there's no workaround that's safe.
  • The avocado will brown slightly if it sits too long in the marinade, so add it just before serving if you're prepping ahead.
  • Even a few minutes of marinating makes a real difference; don't skip this step thinking you're saving time.
03 -
  • Buy your fish from a trusted fishmonger and ask them explicitly if it's sushi-grade; this isn't the moment to guess or compromise.
  • If avocado is past its prime, use more cucumber or add some shredded radish for a similar crisp texture and fresh bite.
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