Global Journey Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

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

A vibrant medley of fresh vegetables and proteins from around the world, tossed in a zesty citrus dressing that brings the flavors together. This international-inspired salads (vegan, gluten-free) ready in about 20 minutes pairs mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, diced 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 210 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 greens
• 1/2 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup, diced cucumber
• 1/4 cup, thinly sliced red onion
• 1/2, diced avocado
• 1/4 cup, cooked quinoa
• 1/4 cup, rinsed and drained chickpeas
• 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp, fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• pinch salt
• pinch pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups mixed greens, 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup diced cucumber, 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, 1/2 avocado diced, 1/4 cup cooked quinoa, and 1/4 cup rinsed and drained chickpeas.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt and pepper until emulsified and smooth.
3. Step 3: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently until evenly coated. Sprinkle 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds over the top just before serving.