Room Makeover Salad

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

A vibrant, refreshing salad with colorful vegetables and a zesty lemon vinaigrette. This american-inspired salads ready in about 15 minutes pairs halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion 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 (spinach, arugula, romaine) mixed greens
• 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup, sliced cucumber
• 1/4 cup, thinly sliced red onion
• 1/4 cup shredded carrots
• 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/4 tsp honey
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/4 tsp honey, and a pinch of salt and black pepper until emulsified.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 4 cups mixed greens, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup sliced cucumber, 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, and 1/4 cup shredded carrots; toss gently to combine.
3. Step 3: Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss until evenly coated, then sprinkle 1/4 cup sunflower seeds on top before serving.