This Spring Veggie Bowl with Brown Rice and Tahini Dressing is so flavorful, it's sure to become one of your favorite salads! Colorful spring veggies and warm rice are combined with a creamy, garlicky tahini dressing you'll go crazy for!
Creamy Tahini Dressing
Tahini salad dressing. Have you ever had it? Well, I've been obsessed with it lately. It's my new favorite dressing. My first experience with it was at a cafe a few months back and since then I've been determined to figure out how to get that perfect taste in a homemade version. Tahini is made from sesame seeds and ground into a smooth paste.
Trust me once you try this creamy, garlicky dressing you will want to pour it on everything! I use homemade tahini dressing in all different types of salads to add a unique and interesting twist. It has just the right blend of flavor to go with any type of salad or vegetable you have on hand.
Spring Vegetables
I found the most delicate and delicious sweet pea lettuce at the grocery store earlier this week and combined it with some warm brown rice, beets (for convenience, I used a healthy prepackaged brand LoveBeets), carrots and cashews. It's spring in a bowl!
If you're lucky enough to find some watermelon radishes, please try them! Their gorgeous pink hue and crunchy, slightly peppery flavor adds the perfect touch. I used a mandoline slicer to slice them thin for the most pleasing texture.
Spring Veggie Bowl with Brown Rice and Tahini Dressing
Ingredients
- ¾ cup cooked brown rice warm
- ¾ cup beets quartered
- ¼ cup shredded carrots
- 1 large handful sweet pea lettuce or any baby lettuce leaves
- 1 small watermelon radish very thinly sliced
- ¼ cup cashews
- ⅓ cup tahini
- ¼ cup warm water
- 2 teaspoon honey
- juice from ½ freshly squeezed lemon
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- ¼ teaspoon minced ginger
- ¼ teaspoon coarse salt
- pinch of pepper
Instructions
- To make the dressing, whisk together the last 8 ingredients until creamy and smooth (adjust salt and pepper to taste) and set aside.
- Arrange vegetables and rice in a medium sized bowl and top with dressing (you may have additional dressing left over).
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Nutrition
I prefer to focus on quality ingredients from a variety of sources that work in tandem to promote optimal health. Nutrition calculations may not reflect these valuable interactions. However, I understand certain values can be helpful to some. Please note these calculations are merely estimates. Values will vary depending on modifications, brands used, and portion size. Should you require specific information, it's best to consult with a dietitian or qualified healthcare provider.
kate | vegukate says
Tahini salad dressing is my jam, and those watermelon radishes are BEAUTIFUL. Lovely!
Donna Castellano says
Hey Kate! Totally! Thanks for stopping by! Glad you like.