Sometimes my body yearns for something fresh and healthy, especially after making my famous brie tartiflette yesterday yet again. This shredded rainbow salad is an excellent vitamin boost for these cold rainy days. You can serve it as a vegan meal on its own or as a side dish with protein. What I love about this shredded rainbow salad is that you can make a large batch and reuse for lunch the next day! Also, it looks so pretty on the plate with tall the colours, doesn’t it? A fair warning, you’ll need a high-quality grater for this recipe. Yes, this recipe involves a fair amount of grating but the preparation time is roughly half an hour or less, depending on how fast you are with the grating. The more helping hands there are the quicker the dish will come together!
shredded rainbow salad with Microplane
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Originally a woodshop, in 1994 out of pure frustration over dull kitchen equipment, a Canadian homemaker developed the new Microplane tool. With its speed, precision work and efficiency, Microplane tools soon became an essential part in everyone’s kitchen. I bet that even you have your favourite tool you rely on. Personally, I have at least ten in my kitchen that use regularly. How many times have I cut myself accidentally because of a dull kitchen knife? I can’t tell you enough, but sharpness makes all the difference in the world when it comes to avoiding accidents in the kitchen. With Microplane’s sharp culinary tools, they have completely revolutionised the way chefs and home cooks grate and zest at home. It allows ordinary people to cook and bake gourmet style by getting the best flavours out of the ingredients.
what makes Microplane so sharp?
The main difference between the Microplane blades and competitors is that they are not stamped, which makes the latter dull and can lead to serious accidents. With Microplane’s photo-etching process, the blades are extra sharp on the edge of each tooth. With over 50 years of experience with photo-etching- technology, Microplane’s tools are long-lasting and superior in terms of quality.
Some very useful Microplane tools from the Gourmet Series line are for example:
- Gourmet series ribbon grater and attachment: this tool shreds foods into ribbons.
- Gourmet series extra coarse grater: perfect for coleslaws or hashbrowns.
You can use these tool on apples, cabbage, carrots, chocolate, coconut, hard and soft cheeses, onions, and courgettes. Gourmet Series tools are from US stainless steel and have a soft touch handle with a non-skid foot.
benefits of ultra-sharp blades
I enjoyed the benefits of using ultra-sharp blades in this recipe. Just take a look at the precisely cut vegetables in this shredded rainbow salad. There are many benefits that comes with sharp blades, these are:
- grating without any significant effort
- food is cut precisely and not torn
- flavours are evenly distributed
- natural aromas are released enhancing the overall taste
- optimal results every time
A bit of advice before you start using such sharp tools. Watch your fingers and don’t cut too fast! Use protection gloves and food guards for your personal safety. You can also find these amongst Microplane products.
edamame beans
Edamame beans make a nutritious addition to this shredded rainbow salad. Not only are they filling but they are very high in protein and fiber. Perfect for vegan salads! Edamame beans are very common in East Asia and you can usually find them being served as a snack in most Asian restaurants. Basically, they are immature soybeans in a pod. In Japan, you blanche edamame beans with salt or you dip them in soy sauce. The term ‘edamame’ in Japanese means stem bean, because in supermarkets the beans are still attached to the stem.
vegetables
As you can see, I’ve tried to shred as many things as I can for this shredded rainbow salad. I shredded red cabbage, onions, carrots but you can shred so many more things! You can also try shredding celery, fennel, white cabbage, shallots, kohlrabi, beetroot, etc. I love shredding vegetables and eating them raw. I think we don’t get enough raw food in our lives today. You can also inspire yourself by my rainbow quinoa salad and toss in some quinoa and chickpeas in there. So, which vegetables will you use for this shredded rainbow salad?
asian twist
You’ve probably already gathered, that this recipe is taking on an Asian direction with the dressing. It’s a nice way to incorporate those lovely umami flavours with soy sauce and sesame oil. The chili is completely optional, although I do prefer to give the salad a bit of a kick in the end. However, if you feel that you have enough heat coming from the ginger, then you don’t need to add the chili sauce. Instead, you can also add a bit of lime juice and increase the acidity to balance out the flavours.
carnivore
Again, you can serve this shredded rainbow salad as a side or serve it as a main. If you absolutely need to add meat to this salad, then I recommend either shrimp or some teriyaki chicken. Simply toss a couple of these babies on top and give the salad a nice stir. For vegan alternatives, I would use smoked tofu.
more ideas
Do you know what could be excellent with this salad? A nice dry light beer. Obviously, I wouldn’t recommend eating the salad with beer for lunch, especially when you are at work. However, the beer can be a nice pairing for the salad at dinner time. You can put your feet up on the couch while eating leftovers. Enjoy!
Personally, I think the vegan trend is growing and the demand if going to grow even bigger in 2018. Check out other trends on the horizon.
Shredded Rainbow Salad with Edamame
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 600g (1½lb) frozen edamame
- ½ red cabbage, grated
- 4 large carrots, peeled and grated
- 12 spring onions, washed and finely sliced
- 125ml (½ cup) coriander, washed and finely chopped
- 125ml (½ cup) dried salted peanuts
- 60ml (4 tbsp) honey
- 60ml (4 tbsp) oil
- 60ml (4 tbsp) rice vinegar
- 30ml (2 tbsp) soy sauce
- 15ml (1 tbsp) sesame oil
- 15ml (1 tbsp) fresh ginger, finely grated
- 5ml (1 tsp) chilli sauce
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
Instructions
- Boil the frozen edamame for 5 minutes in salted water then drain. Set aside to cool while you prep the other vegetables.
- Mix the cabbage, carrots, onions, coriander, peanuts and edamame in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, mix the salad dressing ingredients together, i.e. honey, oils, vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, chilli sauce and garlic.
- Pour the dressing over the salad, give it a good stir and serve immediately.
Notes
- If you are gluten intolerant please use tamari instead of soy sauce
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boil
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 419
- Sugar: 17.1 g
- Sodium: 1328 mg
- Fat: 24.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 7.7 g
- Protein: 18.6 g
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Hayley F says
I usually chop lettuce tomatoes and cucumbers. Then I add chicken and mayonnaise. Maybe a little pickle and cheese. Would love to make a fancy salad though. Need a bit more imagination x
michelle says
Maybe you can try adding some delicious prosciutto or cheese. I’ve had delicious salad posts this summer with great use of prosciutto and papaya. Looked very fancy 🙂
Hayley F says
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michelle says
Yey! 🙂
Fiona says
I’m terrible for just chopping everything up and throwing oil and vinegar over it – although it does taste nice. I need to try new things!
michelle says
oooooh, I have lots of things you can inspire yourself with 🙂
I had some lovely salad posts over the summer. You should check them out
Tracy Nixon says
I just throw all my fave salad veg on my plate along with some chicken or tuna and drizzle with balsalmic vinegar!
★★★★★
michelle says
simple and delicious!
Karen R says
I just like to use whatever I have in the fridge with some kind of protein and a dressing of oil and balsamic vinegar xx
michelle says
clever! 🙂
Ritchie Dee says
I like leaf salads, not chopped with vinaigrette
michelle says
I love leaf salads too!
glenn hutton says
I like to have it shredded in a mixture! 🙂
michelle says
🙂 I like that too!
David Nicolson says
It has to be all veg, chopped up finely. To finish it off I always use vinaigrette
michelle says
my kind of salad 😉
Tracey Peach says
I like to wash mine, sorry I could not resist! I chop everything up mix it up & then add common old vinegar & salt with a slice of buttered bread to go with yum!
★★★★★
michelle says
haha! I too live a traditional vinaigrette 🙂
Frances H says
Usually a green salad with some chopped walnuts thrown in for good measure.
michelle says
sounds delicious!
amy bondoc says
i love adding mayonaise ot my salads
michelle says
ever tried avocado mayonnaise before? it’s a great dressing!
laura banks says
i usually put my salad all in a bowl and add prawns
michelle says
prawns are great. Check out my harrisa prawns, they go great on top of salads 🙂
Steven S says
Chop everything into a bowl and rinse with ice and water. Then add any spices/dressings.
michelle says
It’s always so difficult to get the texture right and not get it soggy. any tricks? 🙂
Heather Haigh says
I like my salad shredded and piled high
michelle says
same!
sarah birkett says
my favourite way is to get my daughter to do it, but failing that I use a mandolin ( always count your fingers afterwards )
michelle says
haha!
mark witherington says
Like it with warm chicken and a little bit of ranch dressing
michelle says
I love ranch dressing, you should check out my post on ranch dressing if you’d like to make it fresh. Not so difficult 🙂
Tom D says
I like there to be a mix of colours, temperatures, textures, etc.
michelle says
I like your taste Tom!
Solange says
I like a chicken Caesar salad with avocado.
michelle says
same!
Gillian McClelland says
I usually chop everything up into small pieces my favourite salad is chicken cesear
michelle says
excellent classic 🙂
cheryl hadfield says
I love serving my salad mixed up with dressing
michelle says
simple and delicious!
Kim Neville says
I like to mix a little Olive oil and vinegar with a pinch of salt and pepper and coriander with my salad
michelle says
I love anything with coriander 🙂
Sidrah Ahmed says
I put tomato,cucumber,lettuce and onions and sprinkle with coriander and add some mint sauce
michelle says
sounds delicous
Sanam Ali says
I chop lots of fruits up in a bowl and their is a variety of colours and i make sure in each bite their is something sweet and a crunch
michelle says
I like your style Sanam 🙂
Valerie Seal says
I’m idle. I leave things whole, with dressings for folk to apply if liked. However the cook of the household, my hubby, would use thes daily.
michelle says
thanks for sharing Valerie 🙂
Jade Hewlett says
I like salad to be chopped and with a bit of salad dressing
michelle says
yep me too!
claire glace says
I love a small chopped Turkish style salad in a bowl….
michelle says
oooh, what do you mean Turkey style?
Anton says
Great prize!
michelle says
I think so too!
Natalie Crossan says
I like to do my salads julienne x
michelle says
elegant and delicious:)
Emma chapman says
Olive oil is always but mix it up with garlic or lemon
michelle says
Yes, I love garlic and lemon in my salad dressing 🙂
helen tovell says
Sausage and chorizo goulash
michelle says
🙂 Hmmm, sounds delicious, especially for this cold weather
Lori Darling says
Pea and mushroom rissotto
michelle says
delicious! I assume you use vegetable soup or vegetable stock for it? I hope I m right 😛
Moll says
I love making a wonderful pumpkin baked zit (vegan) as a fall recipe when it starts getting chilly and fall-ish!
michelle says
Great idea Moll 🙂
Susan Hoggett says
a winter broth with lots of veggies and ham hock
already subscribed to newsletter
michelle says
I too love a good winter broth! Thanks for subscribing Susan. I hope you enjoy the recipes 🙂
Iris W says
A spiced pumpkin soup or in fact any soup when the days are getting colder.
★★★★★
michelle says
amazing! 🙂
misty says
sweet potato and spinach lasagne
michelle says
That sounds AMAAAAZING!
Sarah Pearce says
a risotto x
michelle says
clever 🙂
Sarah Pearce says
subscribed to your newsletter x
michelle says
aww, thanks Sarah, Hope you enjoy! 🙂
Carole Nott says
love chicken casserole with paprika flavour
michelle says
yum, especially smoked paprika 🙂
Maxine G says
I love making pasta with roasted butternut squash, sage and gorgonzola – delicious!
michelle says
that sounds incredible Maxine 🙂 thanks for sharing
ADEINNE TONNER says
For me it has to be butternut squash soup.
michelle says
Nice!
Jayne Kelsall says
Mine is my homemade Lasagne 🙂
michelle says
Yeeees! You’ve made me hungry for Lasagne. I might make some over the weekend 🙂
Laura Warwick says
hot and spicy tomato soup
michelle says
Love it! Sprinkled with some fresh oregano or basil 🙂
Kate Jenkins says
I absolutely love apple and blackberry crumble in Autumn and have even been know to have a bowl of it for breakfast! 🙂
michelle says
OOOH. I love blackberries. Keep an eye out for my delicious venison with blackberry sauce post 🙂
Emma Ellams says
Lamb tagine in the slow cooker. Yum!
michelle says
I love things from a slow cooker. So delicious and soft!
craig austin says
anything with gravy
michelle says
love that answer Craig 🙂
katie w says
Love a good veg soup with leftovers
michelle says
Same!
Jason Tolliss says
Oxtail stew
michelle says
Oh wow, That sounds good and healthy 🙂
HAYLEY TURNER says
vegetable soup
michelle says
healthy and nutritious :))
ellie spider says
potato and leek soup
michelle says
Yummy! 🙂
Rich Tyler says
An amazIng slow cooker beef stew!
michelle says
Sounds delicious
jamie millard says
steak and ale casserole
michelle says
Nice!
Sarah Wilson says
A nice, warming beef stew.
michelle says
the best 🙂
Sarah Parker says
lasagne 🙂
michelle says
yum! Especially a vegan lasagna with spinach 🙂
Dale Dow says
I love making traditional mince pies with a layer of custard in the Autumn
michelle says
Same!
Deborah Clarke says
Can’t beat a hearty veg stew . A classic winter warmer. Fab giveaway would love to be your lucky winner
michelle says
Agreed 🙂 😛
Emma Smith says
butternut, sage & goats cheese risotto
michelle says
I love this combination! I make it a lot 🙂
francis lee says
leek and potato soup
michelle says
Nice!
Hannah Smith says
I love a hearty venison casserole with sweet potatoe on the side 🙂
michelle says
sounds lovely!
Patricia Avery says
Pork and apple cobbler using autumn windfalls and cooked in the slow cooker 🙂
michelle says
Yum!
michelle thompson says
braising steak and mash
Emma Davison says
Stew and dumplings
michelle says
nice!
Barrie Philpott says
There’s some lovely recipes there, if I were savvy enough, I may even have tried some
michelle says
go for it Barrie 🙂
Tammy Neal says
Chicken stew with dumplings xx
michelle says
Nice!
Katrina Adams says
Apple and Rhubarb Crumble is my absolute favourite recipe.
michelle says
Sounds great
Diana says
Slow cooked beef curry
michelle says
nice
Richard Eldred Hawes says
As the weather starts to get colder I like to make a nice warming chicken soup
michelle says
great any season 🙂
Richard Eldred Hawes says
Already subscribe
michelle says
🙂
paula cheadle says
I love a Lamb stew with dumolings
michelle says
me too!
caroline tokes says
Has to be beef stew and dumplings
michelle says
sounds delicious!
Chirag Patel says
a spicy potato and leek soup
michelle says
Nice!
Linda Curtis says
stew and dumplings ooh lovely on a winters day
michelle says
agreed 🙂
Lia Burns says
A good pumpkin pie in the autumn. So warm and hearty
michelle says
true that!
Sonny says
Slow cook chilli pot
michelle says
😛 nice
Em S says
Spicy roasted butternut squash and sausages (but could use Quorn sausages for vegan option)
michelle says
lovely! thanks for the tip! 🙂
claire little says
lentil soup
michelle says
love a good lentil soup 🙂
Tracey Anderson says
One of my favourite Autumn recipies is homemade vegetable curry
★★★★★
michelle says
love it!
Maria P says
butternut squash soup with a hint of chili
michelle says
yummy
Kate Davies says
Lamb casserole is always a winner with my family, clean plates all round.
michelle says
haha good news!