Spring Mix Salad Greens (Printable)

Tender spring greens with crisp cucumber, tomatoes, and bell pepper in zesty balsamic vinaigrette.

# What You 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 Make:

01 - Combine spring mix greens, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, and red onion in a large salad bowl.
02 - Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and toasted nuts over the salad if desired.
03 - Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl or jar until fully emulsified.
04 - Drizzle dressing over salad just before serving. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly. Serve immediately as a starter or side dish.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It comes together in literally ten minutes but tastes like something from a restaurant that takes salads seriously
  • The dressing emulsifies into something silky and restaurant worthy that you'll want to put on everything
02 -
  • Dress this salad right before serving or the greens will start to wilt and lose their cheerful bounce
  • The dressing makes enough for leftovers, so keep that jar in the fridge for tomorrow's lunch
03 -
  • Dry your greens thoroughly after washing, because water clinging to leaves prevents dressing from coating properly
  • Let the dressed salad sit for just two minutes before serving to let flavors meld without losing crunch

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