Seven-Color Vegetable Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

A refreshing salad featuring seven vibrant vegetables in a zesty citrus dressing, celebrating the full spectrum of visible light. This mediterranean-inspired salads ready in about 25 minutes pairs medium, shredded carrot, medium, thinly sliced red bell pepper, medium, diced cucumber 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, shredded carrot
• 1/2 medium, thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 1/2 medium, thinly sliced yellow bell pepper
• 1/2 medium, diced cucumber
• 4 medium, thinly sliced radish
• 1/4 cup, thinly sliced red cabbage
• 1/2 cup, trimmed snow peas
• 1, juiced (3 tbsp) and zested (1 tsp) lemon
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh dill

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 medium shredded carrot, 1/2 medium thinly sliced red bell pepper, 1/2 medium thinly sliced yellow bell pepper, 1/2 medium diced cucumber, 4 medium thinly sliced radishes, 1/4 cup thinly sliced red cabbage, and 1/2 cup trimmed snow peas.
2. Step 2: Whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 tsp honey, 1/4 tsp salt, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill until emulsified. Pour over vegetables and toss gently until evenly coated.
3. Step 3: Let marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled as a vibrant, refreshing side dish.