Safety Vest Green Harvest Salad

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

A refreshing salad with a bright green dressing that captures the essence of high-visibility vests, packed with fresh vegetables and a zesty citrus kick. This mediterranean-inspired salads ready in about 15 minutes pairs mixed greens, avocado, cherry tomatoes 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 220 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
• 1/2 avocado
• 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup cucumber
• 1/4 cup red bell pepper
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
• to taste salt
• to taste freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp honey, and a pinch of salt until fully emulsified.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 4 cups mixed greens, 1/2 diced avocado, 1/4 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup diced cucumber, and 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper.
3. Step 3: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently for 1 minute until all vegetables are evenly coated and the mixture glistens with freshness.
4. Step 4: Sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped cilantro and season with salt and pepper to taste until the greens appear luminously vibrant.