If your plate feels dull and your body seeks an easy way to help maintain daily vitality, a healthy everyday rainbow salad is the good habit you need. This vibrant bowl is nutrient dense, naturally gluten free, dairy free, and loaded with crunchy colors that satisfy both eye and palate. Quick prep and fresh herbs make it a regular side dish or light main on busy days.
Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed salad greens or any leafy green you enjoy
- 1 cup shredded purple cabbage or red cabbage
- 1 cup cherry tomato halves
- ½ cup sliced bell peppers in assorted colors
- ¼ cup thin red onion rings
- 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds for extra crunch
- 1 scoop Sandhu's MCT Oil Powder (many write it as 1 scoop mct popwder)
Dressing Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Pinch of sea salt and black pepper
- Handful of chopped fresh herbs such as parsley and cilantro
Why a Rainbow Works
Every color group brings plant compounds that help enhance the body’s natural rhythm:
Red (cherry tomato, red onion, red cabbage)
Rich pigments offer carotenoids that help maintain clear vision and smooth skin comfort.
Orange and yellow (bell peppers)
These sunny slices provide vitamin C that can help enhance collagen formation and may help ease occasional joint stiffness.
Green (salad greens, fresh herbs)
Leafy picks supply magnesium and folate, minerals needed to help maintain steady energy and mood.
Blue and purple (purple cabbage)
Deep-hued crunch carries anthocyanins shown to help ease oxidative stress after tough work or exercise.
White and tan (sunflower seeds, Sandhu's MCT Oil Powder)
Seeds offer healthy fats and minerals, while 1 scoop mct powder acts as fuel that supports physical and mental health through fast-burning medium-chain triglycerides.
Simple Assembly Steps
- Toss the salad ingredients in a roomy bowl.
- Whisk the salad dressing in a small jar until creamy.
- Pour dressing over vegetables, add sunflower seeds, and gently mix.
- Fold in the scoop of MCT powder until evenly coated.
- Serve right away or chill fifteen minutes so flavors marry.
Flavor Tips and Swaps
- Swap maple syrup for local honey if you like deeper sweetness.
- Toast sunflower seeds to help enhance nutty notes.
- Use kale instead of salad greens for a chewier bite.
- Add ripe avocado to help ease hunger when you need a heartier bowl.
- Sprinkle feta if dairy free is not essential for your menu.
How This Salad Helps Maintain Daily Rhythm
Nutrient dense meals do not need to be complicated. Fiber, vivid pigments, and healthy fats work together to help maintain balanced blood sugar curves, steady focus, and smooth digestion through the afternoon. Medium-chain fats in Sandhu's MCT Oil Powder turn into quick energy without a sugar crash, so the bowl feels light yet satisfying. Pair it with grilled fish or quinoa for added protein on training days.
Serving Size and Storage
This recipe makes two hearty servings or four small side dish portions. Leftover dressed salad keeps its crunch for up to twenty-four hours in an airtight container. Store salad dressing separately and drizzle just before eating if you plan to meal prep.
Quick Nutrition Snapshot
A single hearty serving of this rainbow salad recipe lands near 260 calories, yet feels abundant thanks to high-volume vegetables. Fiber from red cabbage, salad greens, and bell peppers helps maintain fullness, while healthy fats from olive oil, sunflower seeds, and Sandhu's MCT Oil Powder carry fat-soluble vitamins through your system. The balanced mix of natural carbs, plant protein, and medium-chain fats acts as fuel for an afternoon meeting, workout, and long study sessions, helping ease energy dips that often follow sugary treats post-lunch.
Conclusion
A daily bowl of color does more than decorate the table. Mixing leafy green staples with purple cabbage crunch, cherry tomato sweetness, and zingy bell peppers creates a nutrient dense habit that may help enhance wellness goals in a fun, flavorful way. A drizzle of olive oil dressing, a hint of maple syrup, and a scoop of Sandhu's MCT Oil Powder tie everything together, offering fuel that supports physical and mental health without extra fuss. Try this gluten free, dairy free rainbow salad today, share it with friends, craving colorful plates and celebrate joyful tasty wellness together each passing day, and Bright food, bright mood—make it your kitchen mantra.
