Cycling Vlaanderen Greens Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

A vibrant, nutrient-packed salad with crisp greens and a zesty lemon-tahini dressing, perfect for fueling an active day of cycling. This Flemish-inspired salad recipe, 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 280 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
• 1/2 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup, thinly sliced cucumber
• 1/4 cup, thinly sliced red onion
• 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp tahini
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp tahini, 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tsp honey, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until smooth and emulsified.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 4 cups mixed greens, 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup thinly sliced cucumber, and 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion.
3. Step 3: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
4. Step 4: Top with 1/4 cup roasted pumpkin seeds and serve immediately.