Rainbow Veggie Salad

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Introduction
Dive into a burst of colors and flavors with this Rainbow Veggie Salad! Packed with vibrant veggies like bell peppers, carrots, and cucumbers, this salad is a feast for the eyes and a nutrient-rich meal for your body. It’s perfect as a side dish or a light main course, making healthy eating both fun and delicious.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup bell peppers (red, yellow, green), diced
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup purple cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup sweet corn (optional)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish

Preparation Steps

  1. Prepare the vegetables: Wash all vegetables thoroughly. Dice the bell peppers and cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, shred the carrots, and thinly slice the purple cabbage.
  2. Mix the salad: In a large bowl, combine all the prepared vegetables and optional sweet corn.
  3. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  4. Toss and serve: Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to ensure even coating.
  5. Garnish: Sprinkle fresh parsley or cilantro on top before serving.
  6. Enjoy: Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour for a chilled salad.

Time Required

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes

Tools Needed

  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small bowl for dressing
  • Whisk or fork

Extract of Ingredients
Tomatoes, bell peppers, carrots, cucumber, purple cabbage, olive oil, lemon juice, and optional sweet corn.

Tags Topics
#HealthySalads #VeggieLovers #RainbowSalad #QuickRecipes #FreshAndCrisp #ColorfulMeals #PlantBased #EasyMeals #VibrantSalad #NutritiousDishes

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