The holiday season is here, and what better way to celebrate Christmas Eve than with a festive and colorful dish that brings joy to your dinner table! Introducing the Christmas Eve Rainbow – a delightful and vibrant salad that is not only visually stunning but also bursting with flavor and nutrition. This dish is the perfect addition to your holiday feast, offering a refreshing take on traditional holiday fare. Get ready to impress your guests with this eye-catching and delicious recipe!
Christmas Eve Rainbow
Ingredients:
– 2 cups spinach leaves, washed and dried
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
– 1 orange bell pepper, thinly sliced
– 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
– 1/2 cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
– 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
– 1/4 cup pitted black olives
– 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
– 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing
– Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Start by preparing your vegetables. Wash and dry the spinach leaves and cherry tomatoes. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half. Thinly slice the yellow and orange bell peppers, red onion, and cucumber. Set aside.
2. In a large salad bowl, begin layering the ingredients. Start by placing a bed of spinach leaves at the bottom of the bowl.
3. Next, arrange the cherry tomatoes on top of the spinach leaves, followed by the yellow and orange bell pepper slices, red onion slices, and cucumber slices, creating colorful layers in the bowl.
4. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese, black olives, and chopped parsley over the vegetables in the bowl.
5. Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette dressing over the salad. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Gently toss the salad to combine all the ingredients and evenly coat them with the dressing.
7. Serve the Christmas Eve Rainbow salad fresh and enjoy the explosion of colors and flavors that come together in this festive dish. It’s a feast for the eyes and the taste buds!
Whether you’re looking to add a vibrant touch to your holiday table or simply want to enjoy a refreshing and nutritious salad, the Christmas Eve Rainbow is a perfect choice. This recipe is easy to prepare, visually appealing, and full of healthy ingredients that will leave everyone wanting more. Celebrate the season with this colorful and delicious dish that is bound to become a new holiday tradition in your home.
