Spring Mix Salad Greens Vegetables (Print Version)
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)
→ 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:
01 - Slice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red bell pepper and red onion. Combine all prepared vegetables with the spring mix greens in a large salad bowl.
02 - Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and toasted pecans or walnuts over the salad if desired. These add rich texture and savory flavor to complement the fresh vegetables.
03 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper. Continue whisking until the mixture is fully emulsified and well combined.
04 - Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Toss gently with salad tongs or two large spoons to coat all ingredients evenly without damaging the delicate greens. Serve immediately as a light starter or refreshing side dish.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Comes together in under ten minutes but looks like something from a restaurant
- The dressing strikes that perfect balance between tangy and slightly sweet
02 -
- Dress this salad right before serving or the greens will start to wilt and lose their satisfying crunch
- The dressing makes enough for two salads if you prefer things lightly dressed
03 -
- Dry your greens thoroughly after washing, or the dressing will slide right off instead of coating the leaves
- Make extra dressing and keep it in a jar in the refrigerator for quick salads all week long