Rainbow Veggie 'Pixel' Salad with Lime Dressing
A vibrant, crunchy salad featuring precisely diced vegetables in geometric 'pixel' patterns, dressed in a zesty lime vinaigrette.
Cuisine: American
Category: Salads
Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 0 minutes.
Serves 2.
Ingredients
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1/2 red bell pepper
- 1 medium carrot
- 3 large radish
- 1/2 avocado
- 1 lime
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Peel and dice cucumber, red bell pepper, carrot, and radish into uniform 1/4-inch cubes. Arrange in a single layer on a plate to form a 'pixel' pattern.
- Step 2: Halve avocado, remove pit, and scoop flesh into a small bowl. Add lime juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, cilantro, sea salt, and black pepper. Mash with a fork until smooth.
- Step 3: Drizzle half the avocado dressing over the vegetable arrangement. Gently toss to coat, then arrange remaining dressing in a zigzag pattern on top.
- Step 4: Serve immediately to prevent browning, garnished with extra cilantro.