Rainbow Vegetable Detox Bowl (Printable Version)

Vibrant bowl with shrimp, vegetables, avocado, quinoa and balsamic dressing

# What You'll Need:

→ Seafood

01 - 7 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - Pinch of salt and black pepper

→ Grains

04 - 1 cup cooked quinoa

→ Vegetables

05 - 1 cup broccoli florets
06 - 1 cup asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
07 - 1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
08 - 1 medium tomato, diced
09 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced

→ Dressing

10 - 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
11 - 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
12 - 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
13 - Salt and pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch the broccoli and asparagus for 2–3 minutes until just tender and bright green. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
02 - Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper, then sauté for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Set aside.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, 1 tbsp olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
04 - Divide the cooked quinoa between two serving bowls. Arrange the shrimp, blanched broccoli and asparagus, red cabbage, tomato, and avocado on top in colorful sections.
05 - Drizzle with the balsamic dressing. Serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It comes together in 35 minutes total, which means weeknight dinner without the stress or takeout guilt.
  • Every bite feels indulgent and balanced at once—creamy avocado, juicy shrimp, and vegetables that taste alive instead of sad.
02 -
  • Don't skip the ice bath for the vegetables—it's the difference between a limp salad and one that has personality and snap.
  • Assemble the bowl just before eating; everything keeps better when it's separated until the last moment, which also lets people customize their own ratio of toppings.
03 -
  • Buy pre-cooked quinoa in a box or pouch if you're short on time; it's a real shortcut that doesn't compromise the final result.
  • The dressing tastes better if you let it sit for five minutes after whisking, which gives the flavors a chance to get comfortable with each other before they meet the vegetables.
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