Spring Mix Salad Fresh Greens (Printable Version)

Tender spring greens with crisp cucumber, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, and tangy balsamic vinaigrette.

# 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

# How to Make It:

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 over the salad if using.
03 - Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl or jar until thoroughly emulsified.
04 - Drizzle vinaigrette over salad just before serving. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
05 - Serve immediately as a light starter or refreshing side dish.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in ten minutes flat when you need something fresh but have zero energy for cooking
  • The homemade dressing tastes infinitely better than anything store bought and takes literally two minutes
02 -
  • The dressing only stays emulsified for about twenty minutes so make it right before you plan to eat
  • Leave the nuts off until the last minute if you are meal prepping so they stay crunchy
03 -
  • Dry your greens completely with a salad spinner or paper towels because water on the leaves prevents the dressing from sticking
  • Taste your dressing before adding it because different vinegars have different acidity levels

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