Sunbeam Herb & Citrus Salad

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

A vibrant, refreshing salad where bright citrus and fresh herbs make every bite feel like sunlight on your plate. This vegetarian-inspired salads ready in about 15 minutes pairs mixed greens, segmented blood orange, thinly sliced 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 285 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
• 2, segmented blood orange
• 1/2, thinly sliced cucumber
• 1/4 cup, thinly sliced radish
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh mint
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp honey, 1/4 tsp sea salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
2. Step 2: Add 4 cups mixed greens to the bowl and toss gently until evenly coated, then add 2 segmented blood oranges and 1/2 thinly sliced cucumber, tossing again to distribute.
3. Step 3: Sprinkle 1/4 cup thinly sliced radish, 2 tbsp chopped dill, and 1 tbsp chopped mint over the salad, then toss once more until all ingredients are incorporated and the greens are crisp.