Band of Fun Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

A vibrant medley of mixed greens, colorful vegetables, and zesty lemon dressing. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, 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 220 calories and feeds 4, 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

• 4 cups mixed greens
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup cucumber
• 1/4 cup red onion
• 1/4 cup shredded carrots
• 1/4 cup feta cheese
• 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp honey
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 4 cups mixed greens, 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup thinly sliced cucumber, 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, and 1/4 cup shredded carrots; toss gently to mix.
2. Step 2: Whisk together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/2 tsp honey, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until emulsified and smooth.
3. Step 3: Pour dressing over salad and toss until all greens are evenly coated and the dressing clings to the leaves.
4. Step 4: Sprinkle 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese and 1/4 cup toasted sunflower seeds over the top just before serving to maintain crunch.