Spring Mix Salad Greens (Printable)

Tender spring greens with crisp vegetables and zesty vinaigrette, perfect for quick meals.

# What goes in:

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - Place spring mix greens, cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper strips, 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 fully emulsified.
04 - Drizzle dressing over salad immediately before serving. Toss gently with tongs to evenly coat all ingredients.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything comes together in ten minutes flat when you need something fresh NOW
  • The balsamic honey dressing hits that perfect sweet tangy balance that makes people ask for seconds
02 -
  • Dressing gets absorbed quickly so dress right before serving or the greens wilt within an hour
  • A dry salad is a sad salad but an overdressed salad is inedible so start with less
03 -
  • Invest in a salad spinner wet dressing is a crime against good salad
  • Taste your dressing before adding it to the salad and adjust accordingly

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