Spectrum Rainbow Salad

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

A vibrant mix of colorful vegetables and citrus dressing, bursting with fresh flavors and a light, refreshing crunch. This mediterranean-inspired salads (vegetarian) ready in about 15 minutes pairs mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, 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 205 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 mixed greens
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup cucumber
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 4 cups mixed greens, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup diced cucumber, and 1/2 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper, tossing gently to mix.
2. Step 2: Whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, and 1/4 tsp salt in a small bowl until fully emulsified and slightly thickened.
3. Step 3: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss until every vegetable is evenly coated and glistening with the bright, tangy dressing.