Colorful Salad of Mixed Greens with Citrus Vinaigrette

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-07 · Updated 2026-08-07

A bright and refreshing salad featuring mixed greens and a tangy citrus vinaigrette, inspired by the joyful and interesting vibe of cool websites. This mediterranean-inspired salads (vegetarian) ready in about 10 minutes pairs mixed salad greens, orange segments, 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 110 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 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 cup, peeled and sliced orange segments
• 1 medium, thinly sliced cucumber
• 1/4 small, thinly sliced red onion
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp honey, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until the vinaigrette is smooth and emulsified.
2. Step 2: In a large salad bowl, combine 5 cups mixed salad greens, 1 cup orange segments, 1 medium thinly sliced cucumber, and 1/4 small thinly sliced red onion.
3. Step 3: Drizzle the citrus vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly just before serving.