Winsted Estate Garden Salad with Herb Vinaigrette

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A vibrant salad featuring fresh garden greens, heirloom tomatoes, and a tangy herb dressing, inspired by Minnesota estate auction produce listings. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs Mixed salad 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 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.

Prep: 15 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Wash and dry 5 cups mixed salad greens thoroughly. Halve 1 cup cherry tomatoes and thinly slice 1/2 medium cucumber into half-moons. Finely dice 1/4 cup red onion.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, mince 1 garlic clove and whisk together with 3 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, and 1 tsp honey until emulsified.
  3. Step 3: Gradually whisk in 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil while continuing to whisk until the dressing is smooth and slightly thickened.
  4. Step 4: Add 2 tbsp each fresh basil and parsley to the dressing, then season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Whisk until herbs are evenly distributed.
  5. Step 5: Toss 5 cups mixed salad greens with 1/2 cup of the dressing in a large bowl. Arrange cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion on top, then drizzle with remaining dressing just before serving.

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