Global Harvest Salad with Citrus Dressing

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-30 · Updated 2026-03-30

A refreshing salad combining ingredients from the U.S.'s multicultural communities, dressed with a zesty citrus vinaigrette. This international-inspired salads ready in about 15 minutes blends mixed greens, halved grape tomatoes, small, thinly sliced red onion into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 2, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. 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 grape tomatoes
• 1 small, thinly sliced red onion
• 1, diced avocado
• 1/2 cup, diced cucumber
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 4 cups mixed greens, 1 cup halved grape tomatoes, 1 small thinly sliced red onion, 1 diced avocado, and 1/2 cup diced cucumber.
2. Step 2: In a separate jar, whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp honey, 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
3. Step 3: Pour the dressing over the salad, tossing gently to coat.
4. Step 4: Serve immediately, ensuring each portion has a balance of fresh, crunchy, and creamy textures.