Featuring a colorful combo of watermelon, honeydew, and cantaloupe, these no-fish melon poke stacks are as beautiful as they are flavorful and a light yet satisfying appetizer perfect for summer. The finely chopped cubes of melon are delicately seasoned with a zesty soy-sriracha-ginger marinade, then stacked over crisp napa cabbage. Use a 4-inch round cutter to mold the mixture into colorful stacks. A drizzle of creamy avocado-wasabi sauce adds a hit of heat and richness, perfectly balancing the cool, juicy fruit. Garnish with crunchy daikon radish and pickled ginger, if you like.
Tips
Gluten-free version: Use gluten-free tamari instead of soy sauce.
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By Shelli McConnell ,
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons brown rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped scallions
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 cups finely chopped watermelon
- 2 cups finely chopped honeydew melon
- 2 cups finely chopped cantaloupe
- 1 medium avocado, halved, seeded, peeled, and chopped
- ½ teaspoon wasabi paste
- 3 to 4 tablespoons unsweetened, unflavored plant milk
- 4 cups shredded napa cabbage
- ¼ cup slivered daikon radish
- Pickled ginger (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl whisk together the first seven ingredients (through garlic). Place melons in three separate bowls. Drizzle evenly with soy sauce mixture; stir to coat.
- For dressing, blend avocado, wasabi paste, and enough of the milk to make drizzling consistency.
- Arrange cabbage on plates. Place a 4-inch round cutter on top of cabbage on one plate. Spoon in a layer of each melon, pressing lightly to pack. Carefully remove cutter. Repeat on remaining plates. Top with radish and drizzle with dressing. If desired, serve with pickled ginger.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (1 stack), 149 calories, 27 g carbohydrates, 4 g protein, 5 g total fat, 1 g saturated fat, 194 mg sodium, 5 g fiber, 20 g sugar
Note: Nutritional information is provided as an estimate only.
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