Watermelon Poke Bowl Recipe (Fresh Summer Poke at Home)
Bright, fresh, and packed with plant-based goodness, this vegetarian poke bowl is easy to make and full of flavor. With juicy watermelon, creamy avocado, crunchy radishes, and a sprinkle of black sesame and hemp seeds, it’s a healthy, satisfying meal you can customize any way you like.
Ingredients
Poke Bowl Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked white rice * 1½ uncooked rice
- 2 cups diced watermelon
- 2 medium carrots shredded or thinly sliced
- 1 large avocado diced
- 1 cup cucumbers chopped
- 1 cup thinly sliced radishes
- 2 cups Lettuce chopped
- 2 tablespoon black sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoon hemp seeds
Spicy Mayo Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise or vegan mayo for dairy-free
- 2 tablespoons sriracha adjust for heat preference
- 1-2 teaspoon Rice Wine Vinegar adjust for desired consistency
- 1 teaspoon honey optional for sweetness
Instructions
Bowl Instructions
- Prepare white rice using a rice cooker or stovetop. Let it cool slightly while you prep the other ingredients.
- Prepare the Spicy Sriracha Dressing: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sriracha, rice wine vinegar, and honey (if using). Whisk until smooth and fully blended. Taste and adjust the heat or acidity as you like. Set aside.
- Chop and shred all poke bowl ingredients according to the amounts listed. Only cut the avocado just before serving to keep it fresh.
- Assemble each bowl starting with a base of rice. Arrange watermelon, cucumbers, carrots, radishes, avocado, and your crunchy toppings like black sesame seeds and hemp seeds in sections around the bowl. Drizzle with spicy sriracha dressing or your favorite sauce, then enjoy!
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