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
- 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.
- Mix the salad: In a large bowl, combine all the prepared vegetables and optional sweet corn.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Toss and serve: Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to ensure even coating.
- Garnish: Sprinkle fresh parsley or cilantro on top before serving.
- 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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