Discovery Garden Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
A vibrant mix of seasonal vegetables and citrus dressing, highlighting fresh garden flavors. This Mediterranean-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 180 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
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup, sliced cucumber
- 1/4 cup, thinly sliced red onion
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tbsp, chopped dill
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 4 cups mixed greens, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup sliced cucumber, and 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion.
- Step 2: Whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp orange juice, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp honey, and 1 tbsp chopped dill in a small bowl until emulsified.
- Step 3: Pour dressing over salad and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Step 4: Serve immediately to maintain crispness of vegetables.
