Daredevil Dragon Fruit Poke Bowl
A vibrant, adventure-inspired bowl with tropical fruits, crunchy toppings, and a zesty lime-tamarind dressing that sparkles like an indoor adventure park. This Tropical-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs firm dragon fruit, mango, cucumber into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 310 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 cup firm dragon fruit
- 1 cup mango
- 1/2 cup cucumber
- 1/2 cup edamame
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp tamarind paste
- 1 tsp fish sauce
- 1/2 cup avocado
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Instructions
- Step 1: Cut 1 cup firm dragon fruit and 1 cup mango into 1/2-inch cubes, then arrange in a bowl. Add 1/2 cup diced cucumber and 1/2 cup shelled edamame.
- Step 2: Whisk 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp tamarind paste, and 1 tsp fish sauce until smooth to create the dressing. Drizzle over the fruit mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Step 3: Top with 1/2 cup diced avocado and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds. Let sit for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
- Step 4: For optimal texture, serve immediately to prevent the avocado from browning and the fruit from becoming soggy.
