🥗 A Calm, Colourful Bowl: Rainbow Buddha Salad 🌈

Sometimes you just need a plate full of colour to lift your day. That’s where this Buddha Bowl comes in — it’s a fresh, nourishing mix of crunchy veg, creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, and a little walnut-pomegranate crunch to keep things interesting.

It’s a build-your-own bowl kind of meal. No fuss, no cooking, just chop, drizzle, and dig in. Ideal for lunch breaks, warm weather evenings, or anytime your body says “more plants please”.

🌿 What’s in it?

This bowl brings the feel-good factor:

✅ Crunchy red cabbage
✅ Creamy avocado
✅ Sweet cherry tomatoes
✅ Fresh courgette and carrot ribbons
✅ Local salad leaves
✅ Pomegranate and walnuts for a pop of texture

We finish it off with a light olive oil and lemon dressing that ties everything together without overpowering the stars of the show.

🧺 Local, Lovely & Loaded with Crunch

At Nibble & Root, we believe in produce-first meals — and this one is proof you don’t need to overcomplicate things. With just a few fresh ingredients and a bit of creativity, you’ve got a bowl that’s as pretty as it is packed with goodness.

Eating well shouldn’t feel like a chore. This makes it feel like a treat.

💡 Try This:

• Add lentils, quinoa, or chickpeas to make it a protein-packed meal

• Swap walnuts for toasted almonds or seeds

• Serve with hummus, grilled halloumi or a scoop of couscous on the side

🥗 Rainbow Buddha Bowl with Avocado, Walnut & Pomegranate

Serves 2

🛒 Ingredients:

• 1 cup mixed salad leaves (e.g. red oak, butterhead, gem)

• 1 handful shredded red cabbage

• 1 carrot, ribboned

• 1 small courgette, julienned

• 1 ripe avocado, sliced

• 8–10 cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1 tbsp pomegranate seeds

• 1 tbsp chopped walnuts

• A few sprigs of watercress or microgreens (optional)

🥄 Dressing:

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar

• 1 tsp maple syrup or honey

• 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard

• Salt & pepper to taste

🥣 Method:

1. Wash and prep all veg: shred the cabbage, ribbon the carrot, julienne the courgette, halve the tomatoes and slice the avocado.

2. Arrange everything neatly in a shallow bowl.

3. Whisk the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.

4. Drizzle the dressing over the veg just before serving.

5. Top with walnuts, pomegranate seeds and a handful of microgreens if using.

🌿 Tips:

• Add cooked grains like brown rice or bulgur for extra substance

• For a creamier dressing, blend in a spoonful of tahini

• If you’re prepping ahead, store the avocado and dressing separately

So build your bowl, find a sunny spot, and enjoy something fresh, crunchy and completely good for you — straight from your Nibble & Root box. 🥬✨