Prism Burst Vibrant Salad (Printable Version)

Fresh, colorful layers of vegetables and fruits arranged in a stunning salad fan with a creamy white center.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Central White Base

01 - 8 oz ricotta cheese or Greek yogurt
02 - 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
03 - 1 tsp 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 tbsp 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 tbsp olive oil
19 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
20 - 1 tsp honey or agave syrup
21 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine ricotta cheese or Greek yogurt with olive oil, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Spread this mixture into a small circle at the center of a large serving platter.
02 - Place each color group of vegetables and fruits separately in small bowls, then fan them out from the white base in the order of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet, keeping colors distinct.
03 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey or agave syrup, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
04 - Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad or serve it on the side. Garnish with fresh herbs and an optional sprinkle of black pepper. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It stops conversations at the table—everyone takes a photo before eating.
  • Prep takes just 25 minutes, but feels like you've spent hours creating art.
  • Every bite combines different textures and flavors because the colors aren't just pretty, they're actually arranged by taste.
  • It works for vegetarians, gluten-free diets, and honestly, anyone tired of regular salads.
02 -
  • Don't slice your vegetables too far in advance or they'll lose their crispness and the colors will dull—30 minutes before serving is the sweet spot.
  • The dressing should be light; over-dressing ruins the texture and makes the colors bleed together, which defeats the whole point.
  • If you're serving this for a crowd, you can assemble it up to an hour ahead and cover it loosely with plastic wrap, but dress it only at the last moment.
03 -
  • A sharp knife is non-negotiable here; dull blades bruise vegetables and make them weep liquid that clouds your colors.
  • Chill your serving platter for 10 minutes before assembling so your vegetables stay crisper longer once they're arranged.
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