Spring Mix Salad (Printer-friendly)

Tender spring greens with crisp cucumber, tomatoes, and bell peppers in zesty balsamic dressing.

# 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

# Directions:

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 and tastes like something from a restaurant
  • The honey balsamic dressing strikes that perfect balance between sweet and tangy that keeps everyone coming back for seconds
02 -
  • Dress your salad right before serving or the greens will wilt and lose that satisfying crunch
  • The dressing makes enough for two salads so store the extra in a jar and shake well before using
03 -
  • Dry your greens thoroughly after washing or the dressing will slide right off
  • Taste your dressing before adding it to the salad and adjust the honey or vinegar as needed

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