Diversity Garden Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-03 · Updated 2026-04-03

A vibrant celebration of America's cultural tapestry, featuring locally sourced seasonal produce in a bright, zesty dressing. This american-inspired salads ready in about 20 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 250 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

• 2 cups mixed greens
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup cucumber
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup red onion
• 1/4 cup avocado
• 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro
• 3 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk 3 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tsp garlic powder until emulsified; season with salt and pepper to taste.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups mixed greens, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup diced cucumber, 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, and 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion; toss gently to combine.
3. Step 3: Add 1/4 cup diced avocado and 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds to the salad, then pour dressing over and toss until evenly coated; finish with 2 tbsp chopped cilantro just before serving.