Spring Mix Salad with Fresh Greens (Printable View)
Tender spring greens with crisp cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and bell pepper in zesty balsamic vinaigrette.
# What You'll Need:
→ Greens
01 - 5 oz spring mix salad greens (baby lettuces, arugula, spinach, etc.)
→ Fresh Vegetables
02 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
03 - 8 cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
05 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
→ Additions
06 - 1.75 oz feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
07 - 1/3 cup toasted pecans or walnuts (optional)
→ Dressing
08 - 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
09 - 1.5 tbsp balsamic vinegar
10 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
11 - 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
12 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a large salad bowl, combine the spring mix greens, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, and red onion.
02 - If using, sprinkle feta cheese and toasted nuts over the salad.
03 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
04 - Drizzle dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
05 - Serve immediately as a starter or side dish.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It comes together in literally ten minutes but looks like something from a restaurant
- The homemade vinaigrette will ruin you for bottled dressing forever
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- Never dress this salad ahead of time or you will end up with a sad, wilted mess on your hands
- The ratio of vinegar to oil in this dressing strikes a perfect balance, do not be tempted to add more oil
03 -
- Dry your greens thoroughly after washing, water clinging to leaves will make your dressing slide right off
- Make extra dressing and keep it in a jar, it stays good in the fridge for a week and saves you time later