Sedalia Picnic-Inspired Summer Vegetable Salad

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-30 · Updated 2026-04-30

A fresh and colorful salad combining summer vegetables with a zesty lemon dressing, capturing the bright, cheerful vibe of outdoor family picnics. This mediterranean-inspired salads (vegetarian) ready in about 15 minutes pairs halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart.

Ingredients

• 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium, diced into 1/2-inch cubes cucumber
• 1, diced into 1/2-inch pieces red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup, thinly sliced red onion
• 1/2 cup, crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1 diced medium cucumber (1/2-inch cubes), 1 diced red bell pepper (1/2-inch pieces), and 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion.
2. Step 2: Add 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley to the vegetables.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp honey, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until the dressing is emulsified.
4. Step 4: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
5. Step 5: Let the salad sit for 10 minutes at room temperature before serving to allow flavors to meld.