Bring a burst of color and freshness to your table with this Asian Rainbow Salad! Packed with crisp veggies and tossed in a zesty citrus dressing, this vibrant dish is a perfect way to refresh and nourish your body. While it’s an ideal choice for hot summer days, its bold flavors and crunchy textures make it a delightful meal any time of the year. Whether you serve it as a light lunch or a stunning side dish, this wholesome, flavor-packed salad will brighten up every bite!
The freshens and vibrant colors of this Asian Rainbow Salad is just perfect for this season. It is not also easy to make and you can even substitute some of the veggies. It is not necessary to follow the recipe exactly but I would suggest that you make that you don’t skip any ingredients for the dressing. The only thing you could add is maybe cayenne pepper or dry chili flakes if you like spicy. Also, you could use fresh garlic if you proffer, but I find it too strong for salads myself.
Anyway, what makes this salad kind of Asian is mainly the sesame seed oil, which gives that light Japanese food aroma. The idea came to me when I was making my previous recipe, the VEGAN CHICK’N TERIYAKI which is a fantastic recipe. You can actually make these two together. Oh and if you really feel like making a Japanese feast weekend, then you can also make VEGGIE SALMON SUSHI ROLL.
About Edible Flowers
Also, if you would like to know more about edible flowers, I can name a few besides pansies. For Japanese food would be actually more appropriate Orchids, but I don’t have any at the moment. Otherwise, you could use Nasturtiums or Bougainvillea. However, you would be surprised how many flowers out there are edible, although, I proffer just using them as a decoration. After I am done with the photoshoot I put them in the water.
Nevertheless, let me know what you think, I would love to hear your opinion. Thank you so much for visiting and have a wonderful week.
ASIAN RAINBOW SALAD: Find Out How to Make a Colorful Bowl of Salad!
Equipment
- mandoline, julienne cutter
Ingredients
- ¼ of red cabbage shredded on mandoline or sliced with knife
- 1 Romaine lettuce sliced or leaf greens of your choice
- ¼ red onion sliced
- 1 red pepper Shepheard or Bell pepper
- 1 carrot julienne cut
- 6 radishes cut into quarters
- 1 cup of cherry tomatoes cut into halves
- Avocado to garnish
- Sesame seeds to garnish
- Pansies or other edible flowers to garnish optional
- DRESSING
- ¼ cup of lemon juice fresh squeezed
- ¼ cup sesame seed oil
- 1/3 maple syrup
- 1 tbsp tamari
- ½ tbsp fresh ginger grated
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Whisk all well in a bowl
Instructions
- Mix cabbage with lettuce in a bowl.
- Add sliced onion, pepper and carrot and mix well again.
- Add reddish to the mix toss some more.
- Top with tomatoes.
- Add dressing before serving and top with sesame seeds, avocado, and pansies.
Amazing salad, thank you for the recipe!
I am so happy you like it Dear Svetla! Thank you so much 💖🙏💖
I just love Asian-inspired salads! This one is so fresh and rainbowliscious, with such a beautiful balance of crispy and creamy from the avocado. The dressing is glorious! Love it, Lena!
Many thanks Wendy, I am thrilled you like it 💚🙏💚