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Salads can be beautiful works of art.

They are a great way to show how beautiful vegetables can be. I can't think of a better example of this then a rainbow salad.

I once saw chef and healthy eating advocate Jamie Oliver show a couple boys how to prepare a rainbow salad with a homemade dressing on an episode of Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution.

I searched around for quite a while to see if I could find this recipe. I finally came upon a video of another Jamie Oliver show - Jamie's 30 Minute Meals. He prepares a rainbow salad in this show.

Here is the recipe taken from his 30 Minute Meals show:

Jamie Oliver's Rainbow Salad & Homemade Dressing Recipes - Eat Like No One Else (2)

Jamie Oliver's Rainbow Salad & Homemade Dressing Recipes

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Ingredients

Dressing

  • 5 or 6 sprigs of tarragon leaves removed (mint or basil are another option)
  • 3-4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red or white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
  • ½ a red chili pepper keep or remove seeds, it's up to you
  • 1 clove of garlic

For the salad

  • 3 Small Red Beets
  • 3 Small Orange Beets
  • 2 Carrots
  • 1 Bulb Fennel
  • 1 Summer squash
  • 1 Zucchini
  • Top of one bunch of watercress optional

Instructions

Making the dressing

  • Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Taste and adjust flavor as you see fit.

Making the salad

  • Clean and prepare all ingredients to fit into your food processor with the large shredding disc attached. Do one vegetable at a time, to create a layer look. Drizzle the salad with dressing and serve.

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Use this recipe as more of a guide than an actual recipe. Use whatever you find fresh to create a dazzling display of color in your salad bowl.

Head to your local farmers market for inspiration.

Here is what I used the first time I made this salad.

2 red beets
3 carrots
1 bulb fennel
1 green Zucchini
1 yellow Zucchini
1 baby romaine heart (this I just sliced with a knife)

You could also use different colored bell peppers, green cabbage, red cabbage, different colors of carrots (purple, red, yellow), summer squash, cucumbers, etc. Be creative. Use whatever is in season right now.

How to Make this in a Food Processor

Do you own a food processor? It likely came with a slicing disk for slicing vegetables thin. Many of you may not have ever used it before. I have to say the first time I used mine was making this recipe.

Since then I have come to appreciate it and use it a lot more. So encourage you to give them a try.

Don't have one? You can buy one.

Using the Salad as a Burger Topper

I also wanted to mention that I took this salad to a church picnic. People starting place it on top of their hamburgers. People loved that! There is another way to use this salad. It's much tastier than putting boring old iceberg lettuce on it.

Thoughts on the Dressing

The dressing itself doesn't make a whole lot. I think for the amount of veggies I used, you need a double batch, which is what I made. The dressing tastes really good even if you decide not to use the chili. The raw garlic that I used in it that I got from the farmer's market, provided a nice pleasant heat.

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Comments

  1. Meg L

    Thank you for posting this! I just watched that episode of revolution and it looked so good!! Can't wait to make this (and take a further look at your site :D)

  2. admin

    Thanks for the feedback!

  3. Karen Teeling

    Thank you so much. I kept getting deeper and deeper into the mirey muck of the internet looking for this recipe. Jamie's website isn't very user friendly.

  4. admin

    Glad you found what you were looking for. I know what you mean. I couldn't find until a friend who a video and then just copied what he said in the video. I am not a big fan of the layout of his website.

  5. Dan

    I’ll give it a try, thanks for the suggestion!

  6. Kim

    Oh, thanks! This episode just aired last week in Canada as far as I know. I was also looking for this recipe, I wish Jamie Oliver made his recipes less secretive, this is not the first time I've had this problem with him. But I guess I can understand why. Thanks very much, I just ate it again today, two days after making it. It can handle a few days in the fridge, which is another big plus.

  7. Reyn

    It's from Season 1 episode 17 smoky chowder,tiger prawn,rainbow salad and elderflower slushie. I watched it this week and was impressed with the colours of the salad and the fact it was chopped would make it easier to digest 😀

  8. Angie Kelly

    I only just saw this episode last night (really hoping it was a repeat or we are SO far behind in Aussie) This salad is awesome...so quick, simple and healthy..and looks fantastic. The dressing is sublime, given a liveliness through the chilli and tarragon.

  9. Margrethe

    Been searching for this. I couldn´t find it on Jamie´s website, probably because it´s some time ago now... Just saw the show in Norway recently. Thanks! Will try it very soon 🙂

  10. Eric Samuelson

    I am glad I could help. Let me know how it turns out!

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Jamie Oliver's Rainbow Salad & Homemade Dressing Recipes - Eat Like No One Else (2024)

FAQs

How do you make Jamie Oliver salad dressing with mustard? ›

Peel and finely chop ¼ of a clove of garlic. Put the garlic, 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons of white or red wine vinegar and 6 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil into a jam jar with a pinch of sea salt and black pepper. Put the lid on the jar and shake well.

What is rainbow salad made of? ›

What is a rainbow salad made of? Rainbow salads change depending on who's making them. However, a vegetable-based rainbow salad recipe generally contains ingredients across the color spectrum. This may include purple cabbage, red tomatoes, orange carrot, yellow bell pepper, green cucumber, and more.

How do you eat salad if you don't like dressing? ›

Herbs and spices can add depth and complexity to your salad without the need for heavy dressings. Consider incorporating fresh herbs like basil, cilantro, or mint into your salad for a burst of fresh flavor. Additionally, spices like cumin, paprika, or chili flakes can add a kick of heat and complexity to your greens.

Which ingredient in salad dressing adds flavor to the salad? ›

Most commonly, citrus juices and vinegar are used for this purpose. White vinegar has a pure and sometimes overwhelming bite, but rice vinegar, apple cider vinegar, red wine vinegar, champagne and balsamic vinegar all offer their own unique acid and flavors.

What is the Jennifer Aniston salad? ›

She spent the day sharing pieces of her life, including a few of her favorite meals. For lunch, she had what is now known as the Jennifer Aniston salad: bulgur wheat, cucumber, herbs, chickpeas, feta, red onion, and pistachios.

Is eating the rainbow healthy? ›

I'm not talking about colorful candies, but instead eating a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables. Eating a rainbow can be beneficial to your health and general enjoyment of food in several ways. First, eating a rainbow introduces a variety of foods into your diet and prevents boredom from eating the same things.

Is it better to eat salad with dressing or no salad at all? ›

Adding dressing, condiments, or cheese will not remove vegetable nutrients. Adding those extra ingredients to your vegetables will not give them less fiber or less vitamins. By adding cheese to your vegetables, you'll add some protein to it, which will help make them more satisfying.

Is eating salad with dressing unhealthy? ›

There's no doubt that salad can be a healthy addition to a balanced diet. Unfortunately, most store-bought dressings are brimming with added sugar, preservatives, and artificial flavorings that can diminish the potential health benefits of your salad.

What can I add to my salad to make it interesting? ›

Add spices and flavours such as paprika, chilli flakes, curry powder, harissa or parmesan. Add acidity or sourness with vinegar, lemon juice or pomegranate molasses to transform your salad.

What salad fills you up? ›

Dark, leafy greens like spinach, kale and romaine are packed with fiber. Fiber is what makes us feel full, so be sure to choose salads that contain these greens. If you don't care for spinach or kale, you can stick to iceberg lettuce, but be sure to add protein to your greens.

Can you use yellow mustard instead of Dijon in dressing? ›

When you need a replacement for dijon mustard, yellow mustard is always an option. The primary difference between these sauces is the mustard seed used to make them. In dijon mustard, brown mustard seeds make up the base.

Can I use yellow mustard instead of Dijon vinaigrette? ›

The two are very similar and you can use a 1:1 substitution. Yellow mustard is made from white mustard seeds and uses turmeric for color. Dijon mustard tastes more tangy and a little spicier than yellow mustard, which is more mild. But the flavor difference is very slight.

What are the two most popular salad dressings? ›

Ranch dressing is the most popular salad dressing in the United States, with 40% of Americans naming it their favorite. Italian dressing is the second most popular salad dressing, preferred by 10% of the US population. 8% of Americans prefer Caesar salad dressing.

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