Luminous Rainbow Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-03 · Updated 2026-04-03

A vibrant, colorful salad with crisp vegetables and a zesty dressing. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, pairs red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green 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 120 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, diced red bell pepper
• 1, diced yellow bell pepper
• 1, diced green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup, julienned jicama
• 1/2, sliced cucumber
• 1, diced avocado
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine diced red, yellow, and green bell peppers, julienned jicama, sliced cucumber, and diced avocado.
2. Step 2: In a small jar, whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
3. Step 3: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
4. Step 4: Serve immediately, ensuring each bite has a burst of color and flavor.