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Home » Lunch/Dinner Entree » Easy Rainbow Salad

Easy Rainbow Salad

Published: Jul 8, 2021 · Modified: Jun 21, 2022 by Gigi & Sersie

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This Easy Rainbow Salad has eight key ingredients and is jam-packed with nutrient density, satisfying, and full of flavor.

Top view close up of Gigi's Big Rainbow Salad in a large white bowl sitting on a wooden surface.

You may have been given the advice to "eat the rainbow." What does that mean, you ask? Think big salad bar with this satisfying and nutrient-dense lunch favorite! The idea with this salad is to include 3 servings of dark leafy greens, along with a rainbow of antioxidant-rich vegetables and fruits (if you like).

This easy rainbow salad is also called Gigi's big rainbow salad, because its a staple in my diet.

Easy Rainbow Salad has 8 key ingredients:

  1. Mixed baby greens (or any dark leafy green)
  2. Cucumber
  3. Carrot
  4. Jicama
  5. Red bell pepper
  6. Purple cabbage
  7. Onion
  8. Any one of these dressings: Easy Green Goddess Dressing, Walnut Salad Dressing, Creamy Tahini Ginger Dressing, Vegan Creamy Italian, Epic Tahini Lemon Garlic, Toasted Pecan Balsamic Vinaigrette
Top view of Gigi's Big Rainbow Salad being made. Purple cabbage is being shredded with a large knife on a worn black cutting board.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best salad to eat?

Any salad that meets the goal of "eating the rainbow." Why? Because it provides fiber and a diversity of antioxidants and phytochemicals to improve health. Sounds weird, I know. But health restoration happens within our tissues and cells. The color of food matters! These nutritive and non-nutritive compounds are anti-inflammatory and stop free radical damage. Inflammation and free radicals are common with obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and autoimmune conditions. This Easy Rainbow Salad has the colors green, red, purple, white, and orange.

What are some other variations of this rainbow salad?

There are different variations of this salad where you can swap out jicama for cauliflower (both white). You can also add broccoli for more cruciferous vegetables. Add some shredded beets to boost nitric oxide producing compounds. Heirloom tomatoes and avocado are an excellent combination to toss in. If you prefer a sweeter salad, you can add fresh fruit like diced apples, pears, or berries. One of my favorite things to do is add kimchi—a fermented cabbage with probiotics.

What about protein?

While there is protein in vegetables, you can easily add ½ to 1 cup of chickpeas, black beans, lentils, quinoa or farro. Alternatively, pairing this salad with a cup of Amazing Lentil Soup or North African Chickpea Soup are also excellent options for added protein.

We hope you love this rainbow salad. Please rate and leave a comment below. Be sure to share a picture on Instagram and tag us @danielfastrecipes so we can see your creation!

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top view close up of Gigi's Big Rainbow Salad in a large white bowl sitting on a wooden surface.

Easy Rainbow Salad


  • Author: Gigi & Sersie
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 1 1x
  • Diet: Vegan
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This Easy Rainbow Salad has eight key ingredients and is jam-packed with nutrient density, satisfying, and full of flavor. #rainbowsalad #healthyveganrecipes #danielfastcompliant #bigsalad


Ingredients

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  • 3 cups of mixed baby salad greens
  • ½ cucumber sliced or chopped
  • 1 carrot, sliced or chopped
  • 1 cup jicama, sliced or chopped
  • ½ red bell pepper, sliced or chopped
  • ½ cup purple cabbage, shredded
  • ¼ cup red onion, chopped
  • Dressing of choice: Easy Green Goddess Dressing, Walnut Salad Dressing, Creamy Tahini Ginger Dressing, Vegan Creamy Italian, Epic Tahini Lemon Garlic, Toasted Pecan Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • Optional: sprinkle with a teaspoon of hemp hearts, sunflower seeds, or pumpkin seeds

Instructions

  1. Combine all veggies into the largest bowl you have on hand. 
  2. Add dressing, and optional seeds (if using), and enjoy!

Notes

EQUIPMENT / SUPPLIES

  1. Knife
  2. Cutting board
  3. Measuring cup
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Lunch/Dinner Entrée
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: rainbow salad, large salad, salad entrée, mixed baby greens, red bell pepper, purple cabbage, jicama, cucumber, carrot, daniel fast compliant, daniel fast recipe, vegan, healthy vegan, antioxidants, phytochemicals, soy free, gluten free, nut free, low fat

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