Census Community Salad

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-03 · Updated 2026-04-03

A refreshing medley of seasonal vegetables and herbs in a zesty vinaigrette, representing America's diverse culinary landscape. This american-inspired salads ready in about 15 minutes pairs mixed greens, diced cucumber, thinly sliced radishes 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 250 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, diced cucumber
• 1/2 cup, thinly sliced radishes
• 1/2, diced red bell pepper
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup, thinly sliced red onion
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup, crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp honey, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until emulsified and smooth.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 4 cups mixed greens, 1 diced cucumber, 1/2 cup sliced radishes, 1/2 diced red bell pepper, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, and 1/4 cup sliced red onion.
3. Step 3: Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients and toss gently with clean hands until all vegetables are evenly coated and the dressing is distributed.
4. Step 4: Let the salad sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the vegetables to absorb the dressing.
5. Step 5: Sprinkle 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese over the top just before serving to add a creamy contrast to the fresh, crisp vegetables.