Simple Cucumber Tomato Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
A refreshing salad of crisp cucumbers and juicy tomatoes, dressed in a bright lemon vinaigrette, perfect for a light lunch or side dish. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, pairs Mixed baby 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 180 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
- 4 cups Mixed baby greens
- 1/2 medium (1 cup, thinly sliced) Cucumber
- 1/2 cup (halved) Cherry tomatoes
- 1 (juiced, 2 tbsp) Lemon
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp Honey
- 1/4 tsp Salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/2 tsp honey, 1/4 tsp salt, and a pinch of black pepper until emulsified and smooth.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 4 cups mixed baby greens, 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber, and 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes.
- Step 3: Pour dressing over salad ingredients and toss gently until all greens are evenly coated and glistening, with no dry spots visible.
