Prism Burst Vibrant Salad (Printer-Friendly)

Fresh vegetables and fruits layered in vibrant, colorful fan style with a creamy white base and zesty dressing.

# 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 to taste
05 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Red Layer

06 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
07 - 1/4 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced

→ Orange Layer

08 - 1/2 cup orange bell pepper, thinly sliced
09 - 1/4 cup shredded carrots

→ Yellow Layer

10 - 1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
11 - 1/4 cup cooked sweet corn kernels

→ Green Layer

12 - 1/2 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
13 - 1/4 cup cooked, shelled edamame
14 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (parsley, basil, or mint)

→ Blue Layer

15 - 1/3 cup blueberries
16 - 1/4 cup purple cabbage, finely shredded

→ Violet Layer

17 - 1/2 cup red grapes, halved
18 - 1/4 cup thinly sliced radishes

→ Dressing

19 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
20 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
21 - 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup
22 - Salt to taste
23 - 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 the mixture into a small circle at the center of a large serving platter.
02 - Separate each group of vegetables and fruits into small bowls to prepare for assembly.
03 - Starting from the white base, fan out each color group in order: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, then violet, creating visible stripes radiating outward.
04 - Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, honey or agave syrup, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
05 - Drizzle the dressing lightly over the arranged salad or serve it on the side.
06 - Garnish with fresh herbs and a sprinkle of black pepper if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It's a conversation starter that sits on the table like a edible painting, making people actually excited about eating vegetables.
  • You can prep everything ahead and assemble it in minutes, leaving you free to enjoy your guests instead of being stuck in the kitchen.
  • The combination of creamy, crunchy, sweet, and tangy keeps your palate genuinely surprised with every bite.
02 -
  • Slice everything as thin as possible—thick pieces look chunky rather than architectural and ruin the visual effect that makes this special.
  • Don't dress it too far ahead or the vegetables will start weeping and the colors will blur together like a watercolor left in the rain.
03 -
  • A sharp knife makes thin slicing effortless; a dull one will crush vegetables and waste your effort before you even start.
  • Arrange your prism on the actual serving platter you're using rather than assembling elsewhere and trying to transfer—that's when things fall apart and colors blur together.
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