Geometric Rainbow Vegetable Medley

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

Precisely cut seasonal vegetables arranged in modern geometric patterns, tossed in a vibrant lemon-dill vinaigrette. This mediterranean-inspired salads (vegetarian) ready in about 25 minutes pairs medium, cut into 1/2-inch dice zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch dice red bell pepper, medium, cut into 1/2-inch dice carrot into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 medium, cut into 1/2-inch dice zucchini
• 1/2, cut into 1/2-inch dice red bell pepper
• 1 medium, cut into 1/2-inch dice carrot
• 1 medium, cut into 1/2-inch dice yellow squash
• 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp fresh, finely chopped dill
• 1/4 cup, finely minced shallot
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 medium zucchini cut into 1/2-inch dice, 1/2 red bell pepper cut into 1/2-inch dice, 1 medium carrot cut into 1/2-inch dice, and 1 medium yellow squash cut into 1/2-inch dice.
2. Step 2: Add 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved, 1/4 cup shallot finely minced, 1 tbsp fresh dill finely chopped, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper to the vegetables.
3. Step 3: Whisk together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and 2 tbsp lemon juice in a small bowl until emulsified.
4. Step 4: Pour the vinaigrette over the vegetables and toss gently until evenly coated, ensuring no large clumps form.
5. Step 5: Arrange the vegetables in a geometric pattern on a chilled plate: place zucchini cubes in a square at the top, bell pepper in a triangle below, carrot in a circle, and yellow squash in a crescent, with tomatoes and dill scattered as accents.