Houzz-Inspired Rainbow Garden Salad

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

A vibrant, color-drenched salad featuring seasonal garden vegetables arranged in a harmonious palette, tossed in a bright lemon-herb dressing. This american-inspired salads ready in about 15 minutes pairs Romaine lettuce, Red bell pepper, Yellow bell pepper 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

• 4 cups Romaine lettuce
• 1/2 cup Red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup Yellow bell pepper
• 1 cup Cucumber
• 1/2 cup Radishes
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup Red onion
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon Honey
• 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon honey, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper until emulsified and smooth.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce, 1/2 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper, 1/2 cup thinly sliced yellow bell pepper, 1 cup sliced cucumber, 1/2 cup sliced radishes, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, and 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion.
3. Step 3: Pour 1/4 cup of the prepared dressing over the salad, tossing gently with tongs until all vegetables are evenly coated and glistening.
4. Step 4: Sprinkle 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley over the top, arranging the vegetables into a visually balanced pattern before serving immediately to maintain crispness.