Spring Mix Salad Greens (Printable)

Tender spring greens with crisp cucumber, tomatoes, and bell peppers in 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

# Directions:

01 - Place spring mix greens, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, 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 or jar until fully emulsified.
04 - Drizzle vinaigrette over salad just before serving. Gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
05 - Plate immediately as a light starter or refreshing side dish.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under ten minutes but looks like something from a restaurant
  • The homemade vinaigrette tastes infinitely better than anything store bought
  • You can customize it with whatever fresh produce looks best at the market
02 -
  • Dry your greens completely after washing or the dressing will slide right off
  • Always dress the salad right before serving to keep everything crisp and fresh
  • The vinaigrette can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week
03 -
  • Toast your nuts in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant for maximum flavor
  • Let the dressed salad sit for two minutes before tossing again to help the dressing absorb

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