Rainbow Chopped Salad
Bursting with vibrant colors and crisp, fresh flavors, this Rainbow Chopped Salad is as visually stunning as it is delicious and nutritious. Featuring a medley of finely diced red and yellow bell peppers, shredded carrots, crunchy cucumbers, tender purple cabbage, juicy cherry tomatoes, and sweet corn, this salad is truly a celebration of seasonal produce. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and honey, every bite is a perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and savory. Ready in just 20 minutes, this gluten-free, vegetarian dish is perfect as a healthy side or a light main. Whether you're meal-prepping or entertaining, this colorful salad is guaranteed to steal the spotlight.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 medium Yellow bell pepper
- 2 medium Carrot
- 1 large Cucumber
- 2 cups Purple cabbage
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup Sweet corn (cooked)
- 2 stalks Green onions
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and prepare all the vegetables.
Dice the red and yellow bell peppers into small cubes.
Peel and shred the carrots using a box grater or a food processor.
Slice the cucumber into small cubes or quarters.
Thinly slice the purple cabbage into shreds.
Halve the cherry tomatoes.
Finely chop the green onions and parsley.
In a large serving bowl, combine the bell peppers, carrot, cucumber, purple cabbage, cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, green onions, and parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine evenly.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
794 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.2 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.2 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 239 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 91.3 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.8 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.7 g | ||
| Protein | 13.7 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 175 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1981 mg | 42% | |
*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.
