Ring Spotlight Garden Salad
A vibrant, sun-kissed salad with crisp textures and zesty dressing, designed to 'spotlight' fresh ingredients. This American salad recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs mixed 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 greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp honey
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 4 cups mixed greens, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup sliced cucumber, and 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1/2 tsp honey, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified and smooth.
- Step 3: Pour dressing over salad ingredients and toss until evenly coated. Top immediately with 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese before serving to maintain freshness.
