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Mediterranean Rainbow Salad with Easy Olive Oil Salad Dressing | Healthy VEGAN Recipe

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Mediterranean Rainbow Salad

Cultural Context

Originating from the vibrant Mediterranean region, the Mediterranean Rainbow Salad showcases the region's rich agricultural bounty. Traditionally enjoyed in Greece, this salad is a staple at gatherings, celebrating fresh vegetables and local flavors. Its colorful presentation reflects the diversity of Mediterranean cuisine, and today, variations can be found worldwide, often featuring seasonal ingredients.

MediterraneanGRside
15 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
2 carrots, grated
1 cup of purple cabbage, shredded
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
½ cup of corn (canned corn is fine)
½ English cucumber, cut into half rounds
1 can (400g/14 oz.) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
Small bunch of fresh dill, chopped
¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Juice from 1 lemon (around 2-3 tablespoons)
2-3 garlic cloves, minced
Salt and Cracked black pepper (to taste)

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Tofu provides a dairy-free option while ricotta is more budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is a cost-effective alternative.

1

Slice and dice all your choice of veggies into bite-sized pieces (around half an inch/ 1cm). Add all ingredients to a large bowl.

2

Gently mix the salad ingredients with salad spoons.

3

Add olive oil to a small bowl and squeeze in the fresh lemon juice. Whisk with a fork until the oil and lemon juice begins to emulsify, this should take around 10-20 seconds.

4

Add the minced garlic and season to taste with salt and cracked black pepper, mix well and set aside.

5

Break apart around half of the dill leaves and sprinkle on top of the salad. Drizzle with the Olive oil salad dressing and give everything one final mix before serving.

6

Serve in small bowls and garnish with a few strands of dill.

Cooking Techniques

mixingchopping

Equipment Needed

large bowlsmall bowlwhisksalad serving spoons

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegan

Allergens

milk

Also Known As

Greek Rainbow SaladMediterranean Vegetable Salad

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