Classic Roadster Salad

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

A crisp, light salad with a tangy lemon-herb dressing, evoking the open-air freedom of vintage roadster cars, perfect for summer evenings. This american-inspired salads ready in about 15 minutes pairs Mixed salad greens, thinly sliced Cucumber, halved Cherry tomatoes 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 180 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 salad greens
• 1/2 cup, thinly sliced Cucumber
• 1/2 cup, halved Cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup, thinly sliced Red onion
• 1/2, juiced Lemon
• 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp Honey
• 1 tbsp, chopped Fresh dill
• 1/4 tsp Salt

Instructions

1. Step 1: Whisk together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 lemon juice, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp honey, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill in a small bowl until emulsified and smooth.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 4 cups mixed salad greens, 1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumber, 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes, and 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion.
3. Step 3: Drizzle 2 tbsp of the lemon-herb dressing over the salad and toss gently with tongs until all greens are evenly coated and the dressing clings to the vegetables.
4. Step 4: Check for seasoning and add more salt or lemon juice if needed, then transfer to plates. Serve immediately with remaining dressing on the side for guests to add as desired.