Spring Mix Salad Greens (Printable)

Tender spring mix greens with crisp cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, and zesty 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 - Scatter 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 immediately before serving. Toss gently using tongs or large spoons to coat all ingredients evenly.
05 - Plate the salad as a light starter or refreshing side dish.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The homemade vinaigrette comes together in seconds but tastes like something from a fancy bistro
  • Its endlessly adaptable and works with whatever fresh produce looks best at the market
  • The combination of crisp vegetables and tender greens creates perfect texture in every bite
02 -
  • Dress this salad at the absolute last minute, spring greens wilt quickly once they hit the vinaigrette
  • Toast your nuts in a dry pan for 2 minutes to unlock their flavor before adding them to the salad
03 -
  • Wash and dry your greens thoroughly, wet greens will make a dressing slide right off instead of coating the leaves
  • Massage a tiny bit of olive oil into the greens before dressing if you want them to stay crisp longer

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