Spring Mix Salad Greens (Print View)

Tender spring mix with crisp cucumbers, tomatoes, and peppers 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 Steps:

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 Hints:

01 -
  • The vinaigrette comes together in seconds and actually makes you want to eat your vegetables
  • Its endlessly adaptable and whatever fresh produce you have on hand will probably work beautifully
02 -
  • Wet greens are the enemy so use a salad spinner or pat them dry with paper towels before assembling
  • The dressing only needs to coat the leaves lightly so start with less than you think you need
03 -
  • Taste your dressing before adding it to the salad and adjust the acid or sweetener as needed
  • If making ahead keep the dressing separate and add just before serving to maintain the perfect texture

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