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.