ActiveSky Herb Salad

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

A refreshing Mediterranean salad with 'active weather' layers of citrus, herbs, and toasted nuts, mimicking the dynamic shifts of real-time weather. This mediterranean-inspired salads (vegetarian) ready in about 17 minutes pairs Mixed greens, Orange segments, Red onion 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 210 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 large Orange segments
• 1/4 cup Red onion
• 2 tbsp Pumpkin seeds
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup Fresh mint
• 1/4 cup Fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Step 1: Thinly slice 1/4 cup red onion and place in a bowl with 5 cups mixed greens. Segment 1 large orange, removing all pith, and add to the greens.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tsp Dijon mustard until emulsified.
3. Step 3: Toast 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes until golden and fragrant, then let cool.
4. Step 4: Chop 1/4 cup fresh mint and 1/4 cup fresh parsley finely, then add to the green salad with the orange segments and red onion.
5. Step 5: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated and the herbs are evenly distributed.