Vibrant Rainbow Salad

Ingredients

Mixed greens

4 cups, washed and dried

Cherry tomatoes

1 cup, halved

Cucumber

1 medium, sliced

Carrots

2 medium, grated or julienned

Orange bell pepper

1, diced

Yellow bell pepper

1, diced

Red bell pepper

1, diced

Purple cabbage

2 cups, thinly sliced

Red onion

1/2 medium, thinly sliced

Avocado

1, diced

Olive oil

1/4 cup

Lemon juice

3 tablespoons, freshly squeezed

Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon

Honey

1 tablespoon

Salt

1/2 teaspoon, or to taste

Black pepper

1/4 teaspoon, or to taste

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, grated carrots, diced orange, yellow, and red bell peppers, thinly sliced purple cabbage, red onion, and diced avocado. Gently toss to mix the vegetables evenly.
2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined to create the dressing.
3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to ensure that all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
4. Serve immediately and enjoy the bright flavors! For added texture, consider topping with nuts or seeds of your choice.