Clean Slate Herb Salad

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

A vibrant blend of garden-fresh herbs and crisp vegetables tossed in a zesty lemon-tahini dressing, symbolizing the clean start of hand hygiene practices. This mediterranean-inspired salads (vegetarian) ready in about 20 minutes pairs fresh parsley, fresh dill, fresh mint 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 210 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

• 1/2 cup fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup fresh dill
• 2 tbsp fresh mint
• 4 cups romaine lettuce
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1/4 cup red onion
• 1 lemon
• 3 tbsp tahini
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• 1/4 tsp salt
• a pinch pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Finely chop parsley, dill, and mint, then combine in a small bowl. Thinly slice cucumber into half-moons and finely chop red onion.
2. Step 2: Juice the lemon (about 2 tbsp) and whisk with tahini, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, salt, and pepper until smooth and emulsified.
3. Step 3: In a large bowl, combine romaine lettuce, cucumber, and red onion. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently until all vegetables are evenly coated and lettuce is moistened but not soggy.