Coin Collection Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

A vibrant salad featuring a rainbow of fresh vegetables and a zesty citrus dressing, bursting with color and flavor like a collector's coin collection. This mediterranean-inspired salads ready in about 15 minutes pairs mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, 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 220 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

• 5 oz mixed greens
• 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/2, sliced cucumber
• 1/2, thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 1 medium, julienned carrot
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/4 tsp salt
• pinch black pepper
• 1/4 cup, crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp honey, 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/4 tsp salt, and a pinch of black pepper until emulsified.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 5 oz mixed greens, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/2 sliced cucumber, 1/2 thinly sliced red bell pepper, and 1 medium julienned carrot.
3. Step 3: Pour 2 tbsp of the citrus vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
4. Step 4: Divide the salad among plates and top with 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese.
5. Step 5: Drizzle with the remaining 1 tbsp vinaigrette just before serving to keep the greens crisp.