Garage Sale Harvest Salad

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

A refreshing mix of seasonal garden vegetables and herbs, tossed in a tangy vinaigrette, evoking the surprise of finding fresh produce at a garage sale. This american-inspired salads ready in about 15 minutes pairs mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, medium, sliced 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 medium, sliced cucumber
• 1/2 cup, thinly sliced radishes
• 1/4 cup, thinly sliced red onion
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
• 1, juiced lemon
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp honey, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
2. Step 2: Add 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1 medium sliced cucumber, 1/2 cup thinly sliced radishes, and 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion to a large bowl.
3. Step 3: Toss in 4 cups mixed greens and 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, then pour the vinaigrette over the salad.
4. Step 4: Squeeze the juice of 1 lemon over the salad and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
5. Step 5: Let the salad sit for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld, then serve immediately.