Home Design Salad

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

A vibrant, layered salad with crisp vegetables and creamy avocado, arranged like a harmonious interior design masterpiece. This american-inspired salads (vegetarian) ready in about 15 minutes pairs (baby spinach and arugula) Mixed greens, halved Cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced 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 280 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

• 4 cups (baby spinach and arugula) Mixed greens
• 1 cup, halved Cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup, thinly sliced Cucumber
• 1/2, diced Avocado
• 1/4 cup, thinly sliced Red onion
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon honey, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to create a smooth vinaigrette.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 4 cups mixed greens, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumber, 1/2 diced avocado, and 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion.
3. Step 3: Drizzle 3 tablespoons of the prepared vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently with tongs until all ingredients are evenly coated and the greens are just moistened.