Rainbow Salad

Brighten up your table with this vibrant and nutritious Rainbow Salad, a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds! This refreshing recipe showcases an array of colorful vegetables, including crisp red and yellow bell peppers, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy carrots, fresh spinach, and purple cabbage, perfectly arranged to mimic the hues of a rainbow. Topped with a light homemade lemon-honey vinaigrette, a sprinkle of sunflower seeds adds a delightful crunch to every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this healthy and versatile salad is perfect as a standalone meal or a stunning side dish. Packed with nutrients, antioxidants, and bold flavors, this Rainbow Salad not only boosts your health but also makes any mealtime feel like an occasion!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 whole Red bell pepper
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 large Carrot
• 1 whole Yellow bell pepper
• 1 whole English cucumber
• 1 cup Purple cabbage
• 2 cups Fresh spinach
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Sunflower seeds

Directions

Step 1

Wash and pat dry all vegetables and spinach.

Step 2

Dice the red bell pepper and yellow bell pepper into bite-sized pieces.

Step 3

Slice the cherry tomatoes in half.

Step 4

Peel the carrot and use a julienne peeler or knife to create thin strips.

Step 5

Cut the English cucumber into thin rounds or half-moons.

Step 6

Finely chop the purple cabbage to create a shredded texture.

Step 7

In a large salad bowl, layer the fresh spinach at the bottom. Arrange the diced, sliced, and shredded vegetables in sections to create a rainbow pattern: red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, carrots, yellow bell pepper, cucumber, and purple cabbage.

Step 8

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 9

Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad.

Step 10

Sprinkle sunflower seeds on top for added crunch.

Step 11

Gently toss the salad before serving, or serve as-is to preserve the rainbow pattern.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1061.5 grams (1061.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	606

Total Fat 38.20g	49%
Saturated Fat 5.60g	28%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.50g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1308mg	57%
Total Carbohydrate 61.10g	22%
Dietary Fiber 15.80g	56%
Total Sugars 25.60g
Protein 13.00g	26%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 219mg	17%
Iron 6mg	32%
Potassium 2018mg	43%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.7%

Protein: 8.1%

Carbs: 38.2%