Ring Spotlight Garden Salad

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

A vibrant, sun-kissed salad with crisp textures and zesty dressing, designed to 'spotlight' fresh ingredients. This american-inspired salads (vegetarian) ready in about 15 minutes pairs mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, 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 180 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

• 4 cups mixed greens
• 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup, sliced cucumber
• 1/4 cup, thinly sliced red onion
• 1/4 cup, crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1/2 tsp honey
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.