Wizard of Oz Rainbow Salad

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-26 · Updated 2026-03-26

A vibrant, colorful salad inspired by the Land of Oz's vivid hues, featuring a mix of fruits, vegetables, and a zesty vinaigrette. This american-inspired one pot (vegetarian) ready in about 15 minutes pairs mixed greens, shredded red cabbage, halved grape tomatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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 shredded red cabbage
• 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
• 1 cup diced cucumber
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1 cup orange segments
• 1/2 cup diced avocado
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tbsp poppy seeds
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 4 cups mixed greens, 1 cup shredded red cabbage, 1 cup halved grape tomatoes, 1 cup diced cucumber, 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, 1 cup orange segments, and 1/2 cup diced avocado. Toss gently to mix.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp honey, 1 tbsp poppy seeds, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until well combined.
3. Step 3: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly to ensure even coating. Serve immediately, garnished with additional poppy seeds if desired.