General Mixed Greens Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-07 · Updated 2026-05-07

A refreshing mixed greens salad tossed with a bright lemon vinaigrette, featuring crunchy vegetables and fresh herbs for a general crowd-pleasing side. This international-inspired salads ready in about 10 minutes pairs mixed salad greens, cucumber, thinly sliced, cherry tomatoes, halved 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 140 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

• 5 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large salad bowl, combine 5 cups mixed salad greens, 1 medium thinly sliced cucumber, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/4 medium thinly sliced red onion, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp honey, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until the dressing is emulsified and slightly thickened.
3. Step 3: Pour the lemon vinaigrette over the salad ingredients and toss gently until the greens and vegetables are evenly coated. Serve immediately.