Oshkosh Garden Salad

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-08 · Updated 2026-04-08

A refreshing and light salad with crisp greens, cherry tomatoes, and a simple lemon vinaigrette. This american-inspired salads (vegetarian) ready in about 10 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 120 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 greens
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup cucumber
• 1/4 cup red onion
• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until fully emulsified.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine washed and dried mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion.
3. Step 3: Pour dressing over salad ingredients and toss gently until all components are evenly coated and dressed.