Sainte-Catherine Garden Salad with Tarragon Lemon Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-10 · Updated 2026-04-10

Crisp mixed greens and garden vegetables tossed in a bright, herbaceous dressing that captures the serene beauty of Brussels' hidden courtyards. This Belgian-inspired salad recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs mixed greens, cucumber, 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 2, 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 oz mixed greens
• 1/2 cup cucumber
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
• 2 tbsp red onion
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp fresh tarragon
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp honey

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp chopped fresh tarragon, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 3 tbsp olive oil, and 1 tsp honey until fully emulsified.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 5 oz mixed greens, 1/2 cup diced cucumber, 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes, and 2 tbsp thinly sliced red onion.
3. Step 3: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated and the greens are lightly dressed.