The Vibrant Glow Bowl

A color story in a salad bowl.

There is something magnetic about a plate that looks alive.This is not just a salad. It is nourishment you can see. Bright beets, creamy avocado, crisp cabbage, golden corn, and a burst of blackberries meet ancient rice and a handful of fresh sprouts. Every bite feels like sunlight and soil, pure living energy.

Ingredients

(Serves 2–3)

For the bowl

• 1 cup cooked ancient grain rice (black rice, red rice, or a wild blend)

• 1 avocado, sliced

• 1 small red beet, roasted or grated raw

• 1 medium carrot, ribboned or shredded

• 1 cup shredded purple cabbage

• ½ cup fresh corn kernels (grilled or steamed)

• ½ cup blackberries

• ½ cup mixed sprouts or microgreens (broccoli, radish, sunflower, or pea)

For the dressing

• 2 tablespoons cold-pressed olive oil or avocado oil

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 1 teaspoon maple syrup

• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

• Sea salt and cracked black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Cook the ancient grain rice according to package directions. Let it cool slightly so it stays warm but not hot.

2. In a large shallow bowl, spoon in the rice and start layering by color. Add ribbons of carrot, shredded cabbage, roasted beets, juicy corn, and blackberries.

3. Slice the avocado and place it near the center. Add a mound of sprouts or microgreens as the vibrant centerpiece of the bowl.

4. Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, maple syrup, mustard, salt, and pepper. Drizzle lightly over the bowl just before serving.

5. Admire the spectrum of color before mixing. It is art and nourishment in one moment. Then toss gently and enjoy.

The Edit’s Take

Every color holds a benefit. Every ingredient tells a story.This bowl is a reminder that food can be a ritual, something that grounds you while lighting you up.

Release what feels heavy. Align with ingredients that feel alive. Glow from the inside out.