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Crunchy Veggie Rainbow Salad
The Crunchy Veggie Rainbow Salad showcases a colorful mix of peeled cucumber, three colors of bell peppers, carrots, red cabbage, tomatoes, and arugula tossed in an Asian-inspired dressing. The dressing combines olive and sesame oils with rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, and optional maple syrup for balance. Chilling before serving allows flavors to meld while maintaining a crisp texture. It's a fresh, vibrant salad offering a satisfying crunch with tangy, savory dressing.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 min
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
111 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the salad
- 1 cucumber peeled and deseeded
- 3 bell pepper 1 red, 1 orange, and 1 green
- 2 carrot
- ¼ head red cabbage
- 6 tomato deseeded
- 2 cups arugula or other salad greens, 40g
For the Asian salad dressing
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- maple syrup (optional) to taste
Instructions
- Wash and prep veggies.
- Chop veggies into bite-size pieces and mix together in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, use a fork to combine olive oil, soy sauce, sesame oil, maple syrup, and rice vinegar. Pour over the salad and toss well.
- Let the salad chill for an hour before serving.
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Notes
- Always toss the salad again just before serving to redistribute the dressing evenly on all vegetables.
- Deseeding the tomatoes and cucumbers helps keep the dressing from becoming watery and maintains crispness.
- Add chopped nuts on top right before serving for additional crunch and texture.
- You can substitute or add other vegetables like beets, avocados, or lettuce for variety.
- The dressing may be swapped for balsamic vinaigrette or French dressing based on preference.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
111kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Sodium
124mg
(5%)
Potassium
665mg
(14%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
6869IU
(137%)
Vitamin C
117mg
(130%)
Calcium
57mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 111
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 111kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 124mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 665mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 6869IU | 137% |
| Vitamin C | 117mg | 130% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.