Rainbow Superfood Salad Bowls
This nutrient-dense Rainbow Superfood Salad Bowl is a vibrant, nourishing meal that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. Packed with colorful vegetables, chickpeas, and a zesty citrus dressing, this bowl is perfect for boosting your health and vitality.
Ingredients
Dressing
- 1 tsp orange zest finely grated
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- 1 tsp lime zest finely grated
- 1/4 cup lime juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp cilantro finely chopped
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 1/2 cup olive oil extra virgin
Salad
- 2 cup brown rice short-grain
- 14 oz chickpeas 1 can, drained
- 1/2 tsp turmeric ground
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 cup edamame
- 1 cup carrot shredded
- 1 cup red cabbage
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled (optional)
- lime wedges
Instructions
- Start by washing and preparing all the produce and ingredients. Dice the red bell pepper, shred the carrots, finely shred the red cabbage, and prepare the edamame beans as needed.1 red bell pepper, 1 cup carrot, 1 cup red cabbage, 1 cup edamame
- Prepare the rice according to package instructions. Typically, this involves rinsing 1 cup of short-grain brown rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice with 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 45 minutes or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.2 cup brown rice
- While the rice is cooking, add finely grated orange zest, orange juice, finely grated lime zest, freshly squeezed lime juice, honey, finely chopped cilantro, a pinch of kosher salt, and cracked black pepper to a mason jar. Shake well to combine. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper as needed.1 tsp orange zest, 1/3 cup orange juice, 1 tsp lime zest, 1/4 cup lime juice, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp cilantro, 1 pinch kosher salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper
- In a small bowl, combine the drained chickpeas with ground turmeric, stirring until the chickpeas are evenly coated.14 oz chickpeas, 1/2 tsp turmeric
- Season all the prepped vegetables with salt and pepper to taste.1 red bell pepper, 1 cup edamame, 1 cup carrot, 1 cup red cabbage
- Once the rice is ready and still warm, divide it evenly between four bowls. Arrange the prepped vegetables in rows on top of the rice, placing the diced red bell pepper, shredded carrots, chickpeas, edamame, and shredded red cabbage in separate sections.2 cup brown rice
- If desired, crumble feta cheese over the top of each bowl.1/2 cup feta cheese
- Serve the bowls with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of flavor, and enjoy! 🍋🟩lime wedges
Nutrition
Calories: 915kcalCarbohydrates: 123gProtein: 24gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 255mgPotassium: 1015mgFiber: 15gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 6686IUVitamin C: 67mgCalcium: 234mgIron: 7mg