Garden Herb & Radish Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
A vibrant, herb-packed salad featuring crisp radishes and mixed greens, dressed in a bright lemon vinaigrette that celebrates garden-fresh flavors. This mediterranean-inspired salads ready in about 10 minutes pairs mixed salad greens, radish, fresh dill 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 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
- 2 cups mixed salad greens
- 2 oz radish
- 1 tbsp fresh dill
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1/2 lemon
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups mixed salad greens, 2 oz thinly sliced radishes, 1 tbsp chopped dill, and 1 tbsp chopped parsley.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk 1 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until smooth and emulsified.
- Step 3: Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently for 30 seconds until all ingredients are evenly coated and the greens are lightly dressed.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Garden Herb & Radish Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette take to make?
Total time is about 10 minutes (10 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 Herb & Radish Salad with Lemon 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 mixed salad greens from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Garden Herb & Radish Salad with Lemon 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 Herb & Radish Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). 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 Herb & Radish Salad with Lemon 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
- ★★★★☆
Nice recipe! Presentation was beautiful. Flavor was good, not great.
- ★★★☆☆
Decent recipe but nothing special. Might try a different version.
- ★★★☆☆
Average. The concept is good but execution needs work on seasoning.
