Multilingual Herb Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

A refreshing salad featuring six globally inspired dressings, celebrating the 500+ languages spoken across America. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs mixed 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 4, 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

• 5 cups mixed greens
• 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium, thinly sliced cucumber
• 1/4 cup, thinly sliced red onion
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dijon mustard
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh mint

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 5 cups mixed greens, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1 medium thinly sliced cucumber, and 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion. Toss gently to mix.
2. Step 2: Whisk together 2 tbsp lemon juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp dijon mustard, and 1 tsp honey in a small bowl until emulsified and smooth.
3. Step 3: Drizzle 3/4 of the dressing over the salad, then add 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill and 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint. Toss vigorously until all ingredients are evenly coated and the greens are glistening.
4. Step 4: Taste and add more dressing if needed, then divide into 4 portions. Serve immediately with the remaining dressing on the side for extra flavor.