Prism Burst Salad Fan (Printable View)

Fresh, colorful salad with layers of crisp veggies and fruits arranged vibrantly.

# What You'll Need:

→ Central White Base

01 - 1 cup ricotta cheese
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, 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 pepper, to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine ricotta cheese 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 - Place each vegetable and fruit layer into separate bowls according to color categories.
03 - Starting from the central base, arrange each color group outward in order—red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet—creating visible stripes like a prism.
04 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey or agave syrup, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
05 - Lightly drizzle the dressing over the assembled layers just before serving or serve alongside.
06 - Add fresh herbs and a sprinkle of black pepper if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's a guaranteed conversation starter—the visual impact is honestly half the fun.
  • No cooking required means you can pull it together in under half an hour, even on busy days.
  • The bright, fresh flavors feel light and nourishing without any heaviness.
02 -
  • Don't dress it too far ahead or the vegetables start to soften and the colors begin to blur together—this dish is about freshness and definition.
  • The thinner you slice everything, the more elegant it looks and the easier it is to eat.
03 -
  • Use a sharp knife and slice everything uniform so the arrangement looks intentional and clean rather than casual.
  • If any of your colors are feeling muted, taste a piece raw—sometimes a pinch of salt on the vegetables individually makes them pop brighter.
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