5 PM Stop Salad

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

A vibrant, no-cook salad with crisp cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and tangy feta—ready in 15 minutes for a refreshing 5 PM lunch. This mediterranean-inspired salads ready in about 15 minutes pairs mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced cucumber into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 200 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 5 cups mixed greens
• 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup, thinly sliced cucumber
• 1/4 cup, thinly sliced red onion
• 1/4 cup, crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion.
2. Step 2: In a small jar, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until emulsified and smooth.
3. Step 3: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently with tongs until all greens are evenly coated.
4. Step 4: Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top and serve immediately for optimal freshness and crunch.