Inbox Fresh Green Salad with Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette

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

A crisp, organized bowl of mixed greens and vegetables with a bright, tangy dressing that ties all the flavors together like a perfectly sorted inbox. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs mixed baby greens, cherry tomatoes, 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 220 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 mixed baby greens
• 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup, thinly sliced cucumber
• 1/4 cup, finely minced red onion
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 4 cups mixed baby greens, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumber, and 1/4 cup finely minced red onion.
2. Step 2: In a small jar, whisk together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp honey, 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper until emulsified.
3. Step 3: Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients and toss gently until every leaf is evenly coated, then serve immediately for maximum crispness.