Chilled Side Salad with Mixed Greens and Light Vinaigrette

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-16 · Updated 2026-05-16

A refreshing side salad featuring crisp mixed greens, grape tomatoes, and a tangy homemade vinaigrette for balance. This american-inspired salads (vegetarian) ready in about 10 minutes pairs mixed salad greens, halves grape tomatoes, thinly sliced 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 120 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

• 2 cups mixed salad greens
• 6 halves grape tomatoes
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced cucumber
• 2 tbsp thinly sliced red onion
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups mixed salad greens, 6 grape tomato halves, 1/4 cup thinly sliced cucumber, and 2 tbsp thinly sliced red onion.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp honey, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until the vinaigrette is emulsified and slightly thickened.
3. Step 3: Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated and the greens look vibrant and fresh. Serve immediately chilled.