Healthy Ahi Tuna Poke Bowls with Coconut Aminos Dressing

Fresh, customizable, and perfect for the whole family. This is one of my favorite summer meals!

One of the things I love most about poke bowls is how easy they are to make “build-your-own.” Everyone gets exactly what they want, it looks gorgeous on the table, and it’s a fun, nourishing way to get fresh ingredients into everyone’s day.

Here’s my go-to setup using the simple dressing. It’s light, bright, and lets the quality of the fish shine.

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Ingredients

Quick Dressing (whisk together):

¼ cup coconut aminos

2 tsp fresh lime juice

2 tsp sesame oil

¼ tsp garlic powder

Base:

Warm jasmine rice or cauliflower rice

Sushi-grade ahi tuna, cubed and lightly marinated in the dressing (10–15 min max)

Fresh Toppings (all the good stuff):

Cucumbers – thinly sliced or diced

Avocado – sliced or cubed

Carrots – shredded or matchstick

Radishes – thinly sliced for crunch and color

Green onions – sliced on the diagonal

Cilantro – fresh leaves or roughly chopped

Sesame seeds – toasted white or black (or both!)

Optional Extras for the Table (great for variety):

Mango or pineapple chunks

Pickled ginger or jalapeño

Nori strips

Microgreens

Extra lime wedges

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Instructions / How to Assemble (the pretty way)

1. Start with a generous scoop of rice in each bowl as your canvas.

2. Add a mound of marinated ahi tuna in the center.

3. Create little sections around the tuna: cucumbers and radishes on one side for crunch, avocado and carrots on the other for creaminess and sweetness.

4. Scatter green onions, cilantro, and a generous sprinkle of sesame seeds over everything.

5. Finish with an extra drizzle of dressing and a squeeze of lime.

Pro tip for photos or guests: Use shallow bowls and arrange ingredients in neat rows or color-blocked sections. It makes the table look like it came straight out of a magazine, but it only takes an extra minute.

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Kid-Friendly Swaps

Let them build their own with fun toppings — my boys love making “rainbow bowls” with all the colors.

Add a touch of honey or a few mango pieces to the dressing if they want it slightly sweeter.

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This Build-Your-Own setup is such a winner in our house — it feels special but is genuinely quick and nourishing. Fresh fish, lots of veggies, healthy fats from avocado, and zero junk.

Save this for your next weeknight win or weekend reset meal.

SBK Living Tip: Choose wild-caught, sushi-grade tuna from a trusted source and store everything in glass when prepping ahead.

Enjoy every bite, Kasey