Best Tossed Green Salad with Lemon-Herb Dressing

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

A vibrant salad featuring crisp greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a zesty lemon-herb dressing that makes every bite feel like the best choice. This mediterranean-inspired salads ready in about 20 minutes blends mixed spring greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 140 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. 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

• 6 cups mixed spring greens
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup red onion
• 1 lemon
• 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp fresh dill
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Thinly slice 1/4 cup red onion and place in a small bowl with 2 tbsp cold water to reduce sharpness; let sit for 5 minutes while preparing dressing.
2. Step 2: Zest and juice the lemon into a jar. Add 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp chopped dill, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp honey, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp pepper. Seal the jar and shake vigorously until emulsified.
3. Step 3: Drain the red onion, pat dry, and add to a large bowl with 6 cups mixed spring greens and 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes. Pour 2/3 of the dressing over the salad and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated and glistening.