Rainbow Salad

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5.0

138 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    2

  • Calories

    205 kcal

  • Course

    Salad

  • Cuisine

    American

Rainbow Salad

Eat the rainbow with this vibrant, healthy, nutrient-dense rainbow salad packed with immune-friendly, health-boosting ingredients. A gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan side or main that's ready in under 30 minutes!

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Ingredients

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For the dressing:

  • 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon of maple syrup or agave
  • salt and pepper to taste

For the salad:

  • 3 cups of baby spinach
  • 1 cup of purple cabbage, shredded
  • 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 carrots, shredded or julienne
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup of cucumber, diced
  • ¼ cup of a red onion, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup minced parsley, for garnish
  • avocado, sliced (optional)
  • crushed red peppers (optional)
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Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, apple cider, balsamic vinegar, oil, sweetener of choice, water, salt, and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
  2. To assemble the salad, place spinach on a large bowl or salad plate. Then top with veggies, each in a section of the plate.
  3. Drizzle some dressing and garnish with parsley, basil, avocado slices, and a sprinkle of crushed red pepper.
  4. Serve cold.

Notes

  • Add edamame, Sweet & Salty Tofu Bites, or quinoa for a protein-packed salad.
  • Add edamame,
  • Sweet & Salty Tofu Bites
  • , or
  • quinoa
  • for a protein-packed salad.
  • If you want to make this even more colorful, you can swap the yellow bell pepper for an orange one and add a cup of corn kernels.
  • If you want to make this even more colorful, you can swap the yellow bell pepper for an orange one and add a cup of corn kernels.
  • Use ripe, in-season produce: The best salads will always contain the freshest ingredients – it just makes sense.   
  • Use ripe, in-season produce: The best salads will always contain the freshest ingredients – it just makes sense.   
  • For mellower red onion: Slice and soak it in ice water for 10 minutes. Then, drain and add it to the raw salad recipe.
  • For mellower red onion: Slice and soak it in ice water for 10 minutes. Then, drain and add it to the raw salad recipe.
  • Prepare the dressing first: This allows time for the flavors to meld.         
  • Prepare the dressing first: This allows time for the flavors to meld.         
  • To speed prep: This rainbow chopped salad is the perfect time to use any kitchen gadgets you have. i.e., a mandoline, food chopper, or food processing slicing/shredding disks.
  • To speed prep: This rainbow chopped salad is the perfect time to use any kitchen gadgets you have. i.e., a mandoline, food chopper, or food processing slicing/shredding disks.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 205kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Sodium 130mg (5%) Potassium 1067mg (30%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 16074IU (321%) Vitamin C 189mg (210%) Calcium 143mg (14%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 205 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 205kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Sodium 130mg 5%
Potassium 1067mg 23%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 17g 34%
Vitamin A 16074IU 321%
Vitamin C 189mg 210%
Calcium 143mg 14%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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