Prism Burst Vibrant Salad (Printable)

A vibrant and colorful salad with crisp vegetables and fruits arranged from a creamy white base.

# What You Need:

→ Central White Base

01 - 1 cup ricotta cheese or Greek yogurt
02 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
04 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Red Layer

05 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 1/4 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper

→ Orange Layer

07 - 1/2 cup thinly sliced orange bell pepper
08 - 1/4 cup shredded carrots

→ Yellow Layer

09 - 1/2 cup thinly sliced yellow bell pepper
10 - 1/4 cup cooked sweet corn kernels

→ Green Layer

11 - 1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumber
12 - 1/4 cup cooked and shelled edamame
13 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (parsley, basil, or mint)

→ Blue Layer

14 - 1/3 cup blueberries
15 - 1/4 cup finely shredded purple cabbage

→ Violet Layer

16 - 1/2 cup red grapes, halved
17 - 1/4 cup thinly sliced radishes

→ Dressing

18 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
19 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
20 - 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup
21 - Salt and pepper to taste

# How-To:

01 - Combine ricotta cheese or Greek yogurt with olive oil, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Spread this mixture into a small circle at the center of a large serving platter.
02 - Place each vegetable and fruit group in separate small bowls to organize the colors.
03 - Starting from the central white base, arrange red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet layers outward in fan-like stripes, keeping colors distinct using hands or a spoon.
04 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey or agave syrup, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
05 - Drizzle the dressing evenly over the layers or serve it on the side. Optionally, garnish with fresh herbs and a light sprinkle of black pepper before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours in the kitchen when you really just needed 25 minutes and a sharp knife.
  • Every bite tastes different depending on which color stripe you fork into, keeping things interesting.
  • It's naturally vegetarian and gluten-free without feeling like a compromise.
02 -
  • Prep your vegetables as close to serving time as possible—once you start cutting, they begin to lose their shine and crispness.
  • The dressing needs to be light; oversaturating this salad makes it wilt and loses all the textural contrast that makes it fun to eat.
03 -
  • Slice your vegetables on a slight angle instead of straight across—it catches the light differently and makes even simple cuts look refined.
  • Taste your dressing before committing it to the salad; a touch more honey or lemon can wake up flavors depending on what vegetables you chose.
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