Heirloom Tomato and Local Greens Salad with Smoked Gouda

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-01 · Updated 2026-04-01

A vibrant salad featuring heirloom tomatoes, fresh local greens, and smoky gouda, dressed with a tangy vinaigrette. This mediterranean-inspired salads ready in about 20 minutes pairs heirloom tomatoes, mixed greens, smoked gouda 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 6, 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

• 3 cups heirloom tomatoes
• 4 cups mixed greens
• 1 cup smoked gouda
• 1/2 cup red onion
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Dice heirloom tomatoes into 1/2-inch cubes. Thinly slice red onion and set aside.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, mixed greens, and crumbled smoked gouda. Toss gently to mix.
3. Step 3: In a small jar, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
4. Step 4: Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss until evenly coated. Serve immediately, garnished with sliced red onion.