Rainbow Quinoa Salad
Color your plate, feed your microbes.
This vibrant quinoa salad is more than a meal, it’s microbiome nourishment in a bowl. Every color here represents a different set of plant fibers, antioxidants, and polyphenols that your gut microbes thrive on. Think of it as giving your inner ecosystem a buffet of nutrients to build balance and resilience.
Quinoa adds complete plant protein and gentle fiber to support steady energy and regularity, while crisp veggies like celery, cucumber, and cabbage hydrate and soothe the digestive tract. Lemon and olive oil bring brightness and healthy fats that help your body absorb fat-soluble vitamins, and cilantro adds a fresh, detoxifying finish.
Simple, colorful, and endlessly versatile, this salad is proof that gut health doesn’t have to be complicated. One bowl, many microbes, all benefit.
Ingredients
1 cup quinoa
Celery, chopped
Carrots, chopped
Red cabbage, chopped
Cucumbers, chopped
Tomatoes, chopped
Fresh cilantro, chopped
Fresh lemon juice
Olive oil
Sea salt
Instructions
Cook quinoa according to package instructions and let it cool slightly.
In a large bowl, combine quinoa with the chopped vegetables and cilantro.
Add lemon juice, olive oil, and sea salt directly over the salad.
Toss everything together and serve chilled or at room temperature.