Rustic Vegetable and Herb Salad

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-13 · Updated 2026-06-13

A fresh salad combining crunchy greens with herbs and a zesty vinaigrette. This american-inspired salads (vegetarian) ready in about 15 minutes pairs mixed salad greens, medium cucumber, thinly sliced, cherry tomatoes, halved 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 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 salad greens
• 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large salad bowl, combine 5 cups mixed salad greens, 1 medium thinly sliced cucumber, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp honey, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified and smooth.
3. Step 3: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
4. Step 4: Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh, herbaceous flavors.