Business Green Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-09 · Updated 2026-04-09

A light, refreshing salad with crisp greens and a tangy homemade dressing. This American-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, pairs mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, 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 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

• 4 cups mixed greens
• 1/2 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup, thinly sliced red onion
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/4 tsp honey
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/4 tsp honey, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 4 cups mixed greens, 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes, and 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion.
3. Step 3: Pour dressing over salad and toss until evenly coated and all greens are moistened.