Prism Burst Vibrant Salad (Print Version)

Colorful salad with layered vegetables and fruits fanned from a creamy white base, offering fresh and bright flavors.

# What You'll Need:

→ Central White Base

01 - 1 cup ricotta cheese or Greek yogurt
02 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
04 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Red Layer

05 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 1/4 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper

→ Orange Layer

07 - 1/2 cup thinly sliced orange bell pepper
08 - 1/4 cup shredded carrots

→ Yellow Layer

09 - 1/2 cup thinly sliced yellow bell pepper
10 - 1/4 cup cooked sweet corn kernels

→ Green Layer

11 - 1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumber
12 - 1/4 cup cooked and shelled edamame
13 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (parsley, basil, or mint)

→ Blue Layer

14 - 1/3 cup blueberries
15 - 1/4 cup finely shredded purple cabbage

→ Violet Layer

16 - 1/2 cup red grapes, halved
17 - 1/4 cup thinly sliced radishes

→ Dressing

18 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
19 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
20 - 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup
21 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine ricotta or Greek yogurt with olive oil, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Spread mixture into a small circle at the center of a large serving platter.
02 - Separate vegetables and fruits by color into individual bowls to organize layers for plating.
03 - Starting from the central white base, arrange red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet layers in a fan pattern radiating outward, keeping colors distinct.
04 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey or agave syrup, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
05 - Drizzle dressing lightly over the entire arrangement just before serving or offer it on the side.
06 - Finish with a sprinkle of fresh herbs and black pepper, then serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It's honestly a conversation starter every single time you bring it to the table.
  • No cooking required means you can throw it together faster than you'd think, even on chaotic weeknights.
02 -
  • Prep your vegetables at least a few hours ahead because slicing fresh and then trying to arrange immediately leads to watery vegetables and frustration.
  • The thin slicing is what makes this actually work visually; thicker pieces look chunky and the whole effect falls apart.
03 -
  • A sharp knife is your actual best friend here; dull blades crush vegetables and make them weep water all over your design.
  • Chill your serving platter before you start arranging so everything stays crisp longer and the whole presentation holds up through dinner.
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