Garden Greens Salad with Tomato Vinaigrette
A refreshing salad featuring crisp houseplants and a zesty tomato vinaigrette. This mediterranean-inspired salads ready in about 25 minutes pairs kale, chopped romaine, pint cherry tomatoes 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 110 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
- 6 cups kale
- 2 cups chopped romaine
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp fresh dill
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Wash 6 cups kale and 2 cups chopped romaine. Toss with 1 pint halved cherry tomatoes in a large bowl.
- Step 2: In a separate jar, whisk 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 tbsp fresh dill, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
- Step 3: Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to coat. Gently fold in 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese.
- Step 4: Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with additional fresh dill.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Garden Greens Salad with Tomato Vinaigrette take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (25 min prep + 0 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Garden Greens Salad with Tomato Vinaigrette?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep kale from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Garden Greens Salad with Tomato Vinaigrette?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Garden Greens Salad with Tomato Vinaigrette for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Garden Greens Salad with Tomato Vinaigrette?
Mediterranean salads like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★☆
My family liked it. I personally would prefer more depth of flavor.
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
- ★★★☆☆
Average. The concept is good but execution needs work on seasoning.
