Cottage Garden Herb Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-22 · Updated 2026-04-22

A vibrant salad featuring crisp garden greens, cherry tomatoes, and a bright lemon-dill dressing, finished with fresh herbs. This american-inspired salads ready in about 15 minutes pairs mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, diced 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 150 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 greens
• 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/2, diced cucumber
• 1/4 cup, thinly sliced red onion
• 2 tbsp, chopped dill
• 1 tbsp, chopped chives
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 4 cups mixed greens, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/2 diced cucumber, and 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp honey, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
3. Step 3: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
4. Step 4: Sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped dill and 1 tbsp chopped chives, and serve immediately.