Speedy Garden Salad with Lemon-Tarragon Dressing

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-10 · Updated 2026-04-10

A vibrant mix of crisp greens and vegetables tossed in a bright, herbaceous vinaigrette, ready in under 15 minutes. This american-inspired salads ready in about 10 minutes pairs Mixed greens, Cherry tomatoes, Cucumber 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 250 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 greens
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup Cucumber
• 1/4 cup Red onion
• 2 tbsp Lemon juice
• 3 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp Fresh tarragon
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/8 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk 2 tbsp lemon juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until fully emulsified and smooth.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 4 cups mixed greens, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup diced cucumber, and 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion.
3. Step 3: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently with tongs until all components are evenly coated and the greens are lightly dressed.