Colors of Life Salad
Brighten your plate and your day with the "Colors of Life Salad," a vibrant medley of fresh, nutrient-packed ingredients that delight both the eyes and palate. This wholesome salad features a stunning rainbow of crisp mixed greens, sweet red and yellow bell peppers, crunchy purple cabbage, juicy cherry tomatoes, and refreshing cucumber slices, all topped with creamy avocado, shredded carrots, and optional tangy crumbled feta. Toasted pumpkin seeds add a satisfying crunch, while a zesty homemade dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard ties it all together. Ready in just 20 minutes, this salad is the perfect choice for a healthy lunch, colorful side dish, or refreshing dinner starter. Packed with vitamins, textures, and bold flavors, the Colors of Life Salad brings wholesome eating to life in the most delicious way!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (spinach, arugula, and romaine)
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup purple cabbage, shredded
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced into half-moons
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- 0.25 cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas), toasted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry all the fresh produce thoroughly.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, diced red and yellow bell peppers, shredded purple cabbage, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and shredded carrots.
Add the diced avocado and crumbled feta cheese (if using) on top of the salad mixture.
Sprinkle toasted pumpkin seeds evenly over the salad for added crunch.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing evenly over the salad right before serving.
Gently toss the salad to coat all ingredients with the dressing.
Serve immediately and enjoy the explosion of colors and flavors in every bite!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
345 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.2 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 27 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 521 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.2 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.4 g | ||
| Protein | 10.5 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 235 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 1110 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
