Spring Mix Salad with Fresh Vegetables (Printable)

Tender spring greens with crisp vegetables and zesty balsamic 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
07 - 1/3 cup toasted pecans or walnuts

→ 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, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, and red onion in a large salad bowl.
02 - Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and toasted nuts evenly over the salad mixture.
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 and toss gently with tongs to coat all ingredients evenly.
05 - Plate immediately as a light starter or refreshing side dish.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The vinaigrette comes together in seconds but tastes like something from a restaurant
  • You can customize the toppings based on whatever you have in the crisper drawer
02 -
  • Dressing the salad too early makes the greens wilt and become soggy
  • Dry greens thoroughly after washing so the dressing actually clings to the leaves
03 -
  • Toast the nuts in a dry pan over medium heat for three to four minutes until fragrant
  • Let the dressing sit for five minutes before using to allow flavors to meld

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