Herb-Infused Garden Salad with Citrus Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

A crisp salad featuring garden-fresh greens, cherry tomatoes, and cucumbers tossed in a zesty lemon-herb dressing, inspired by the Denver garden center's seasonal harvest. This American salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, and 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 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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 salad greens
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup cucumber
• 1/4 cup red onion
• 2 tbsp fresh basil
• 2 tbsp fresh dill
• 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/4 tsp salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 4 cups mixed salad greens, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup sliced cucumber, and 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion.
2. Step 2: In a small jar, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp honey, 2 tbsp chopped basil, 2 tbsp chopped dill, and 1/4 tsp salt until fully emulsified and smooth.
3. Step 3: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently with clean hands until all greens are evenly coated and the dressing is distributed.
4. Step 4: Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving, ensuring the greens remain crisp and vibrant.