Collectibles Green Salad

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

A refreshing salad with crisp greens, toasted nuts, and a bright citrus vinaigrette, perfect for a light lunch. This mediterranean-inspired salads ready in about 10 minutes pairs mixed baby greens, toasted almonds, thinly sliced red onion 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 240 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 oz mixed baby greens
• 1/4 cup toasted almonds
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp honey, 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
2. Step 2: Toss 4 oz mixed baby greens, 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, and 1/4 cup toasted almonds with 2 tbsp dressing in a large bowl until evenly coated.
3. Step 3: Divide salad into bowls, drizzle with remaining dressing, and serve immediately while greens are crisp.