Rainbow Salad

This stunning rainbow veggie salad brings together nature's most colorful produce in one gorgeous, nutritious bowl. Packed with fresh vegetables spanning the entire color spectrum, it's dressed simply with a light vinaigrette that lets each vibrant flavor shine through. Perfect as a side dish or light meal that's as beautiful as it is delicious.

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Course: Appetizer, Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Salad

Prep Time: 15

Total Time: 15

Servings:

Calories: 95kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

6 cups salad greens spring mix or hearty lettuce
1 cup diced cherry tomatoes
1 cup sliced or shredded carrots
1 small yellow bell pepper diced
1 small red bell pepper diced
1 small orange bell pepper diced
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup purple cabbage shredded
½ cup fresh blueberries
½ cup edamame optional
¼ cup pepitas optional

Dressing:

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Wash and thoroughly dry all vegetables and fruits.
Chop all vegetables and fruits into uniform bite-sized pieces.
In a large salad bowl, combine the salad greens as your base.
Add tomatoes, carrots, and all bell peppers to the bowl.
Add broccoli florets, purple cabbage, and blueberries.
Sprinkle edamame and pepitas on top if using.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
Drizzle dressing over salad just before serving.
Toss gently to distribute colors evenly and coat with dressing.

Notes

Choose sturdy greens like romaine or butter lettuce that won't wilt quickly under dressing

Cut vegetables uniformly for the best presentation and eating experience

Add dressing just before serving to prevent wilting and maintain crispness

Feel free to substitute any vegetables with similar colored alternatives based on availability

This salad can be prepped up to 4 hours ahead - just keep dressing separate until serving

Let children help select and arrange vegetables to encourage healthy eating

For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken, chickpeas, or hard-boiled eggs

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