Spring Mix Salad with Vegetables (Printable)
Tender spring greens with crisp vegetables and zesty vinaigrette
# What You'll Need:
→ Greens
01 - 5 oz spring mix salad greens (baby lettuces, arugula, spinach)
→ 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 Make It:
01 - Place spring mix greens, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, and red onion in a large salad bowl.
02 - Scatter crumbled feta cheese and toasted nuts over the vegetables if desired.
03 - Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
04 - Drizzle vinaigrette over salad immediately before serving. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
05 - Present as a light starter or refreshing side dish.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The dressing comes together in thirty seconds flat but tastes like something from a proper restaurant
- You can prep everything ahead and throw it together when guests walk through the door
02 -
- Dressed greens wilt within twenty minutes so always add the vinaigrette right before serving
- Toasting nuts in a dry pan for three minutes deepens their flavor exponentially
03 -
- Dry your greens thoroughly or the dressing will slide right off onto the bottom of your bowl
- Make double the dressing and keep it in a jar for impromptu salads all week long