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Rainbow Salad Bowl

Rainbow Salad Bowl

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A vibrant and nutritious salad featuring a medley of fresh vegetables, optional proteins, and a zesty dressing. Perfect for a quick lunch, light dinner, or as an eye-catching side dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Chinese, French, Indian, Italian, Japanese
Servings 2 People
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large bowl For assembling the salad
  • 1 Small bowl For mixing the dressing
  • 1 Chef Knife For chopping vegetables
  • 1 Cutting Board For preparing ingredients

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Halved
  • 1 cup Bell peppers Diced; use red, yellow, and green
  • 1 cup Cucumber Diced
  • 1 cup Carrots Shredded
  • 1 cup Purple cabbage Shredded
  • 1 cup Corn Canned or fresh
  • 1 cup Radishes Thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Mixed greens Spinach, arugula, or kale
  • 1 cup Chickpeas Drained and rinsed (optional)
  • 1 cup Grilled chicken Diced (optional)
  • 0.5 Avocado Sliced
  • 0.25 cup Feta cheese Crumbled (optional)
  • 0.25 cup Nuts or seeds Walnuts, sunflower seeds, or pumpkin seeds
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil For dressing
  • 2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar Or lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Honey Or maple syrup (optional)
  • Salt and pepper To taste
  • Fresh herbs Parsley or cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Wash and prepare all vegetables: dice bell peppers and cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, shred carrots and purple cabbage, and slice radishes. If using fresh corn, boil briefly and cut kernels off the cob. Prepare chickpeas or grilled chicken if adding protein.
  • In a large bowl, place mixed greens as the base. Layer shredded purple cabbage on top.
  • Arrange cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumber, carrots, corn, and radishes in sections over the greens to create a rainbow effect.
  • Add chickpeas or grilled chicken if using. Top with sliced avocado, feta cheese, and nuts or seeds.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar or lemon juice, honey or maple syrup (if using), salt, and pepper.
  • Drizzle dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently if desired. Garnish with chopped fresh herbs.

Notes

  1. Customize the salad by adding or omitting proteins like chickpeas or grilled chicken.
  2. For a vegan version, omit feta cheese and use maple syrup instead of honey in the dressing.
  3. Use fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro for added flavor and presentation.
  4. To maintain freshness, add dressing just before serving.
Keyword Chickpea Salad, Colorful Salad, Fresh Vegetables, Grilled Chicken Salad, Healthy Salad, Rainbow Salad, Vegetarian Salad