Description
A colorful, nutritious, and make-ahead friendly salad bowl loaded with fresh vegetables, bulgur, herbs, and a creamy peanut sauce—perfect for healthy lunches.
Ingredients
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2 cups cooked bulgur
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2 cups shredded cabbage
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½ cup chopped red bell pepper
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½ cup chopped yellow bell pepper
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½ cup chopped carrots
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½ cup chopped cucumber
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½ cup cooked beets, chopped
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Fresh mint leaves
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Fresh basil leaves
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1 tbsp sesame seeds
For the Peanut Sauce:
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⅓ cup peanut butter
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2 tbsp soy sauce
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2 tbsp water (or more to thin)
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1 tbsp rice vinegar
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1 tbsp honey
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1 garlic clove, minced
Instructions
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Cook the bulgur and let it cool completely.
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Chop all vegetables and fresh herbs.
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Whisk together all peanut sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
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In 4 containers, layer cabbage, herbs, bulgur, vegetables, and sesame seeds.
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Divide the peanut sauce into small containers and refrigerate.
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Store bowls in the fridge and add sauce just before serving.
Notes
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Sauce thickens in the fridge—add a splash of water to loosen.
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Substitute bulgur with quinoa for a gluten-free version.
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Add grilled chicken, tofu, or chickpeas for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes (for bulgur)
- Category: Salad, Meal Prep
- Method: No-cook (aside from bulgur)
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired, Fusion