Spring Mix Salad Greens Vegetables (Printable)

Tender spring greens with crisp cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, and tangy balsamic vinaigrette. Ready in minutes.

# 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 - 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. Serve immediately as a starter or side dish.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in literally ten minutes but looks like something from a restaurant
  • You can use whatever fresh vegetables you have on hand
  • The dressing is perfectly balanced and keeps well in the fridge
02 -
  • The dressing should be added right before serving or the greens will become soggy
  • Dry your greens completely after washing, or the dressing will slide right off
  • Toast the nuts in a dry pan for just 2-3 minutes to bring out their natural oils
03 -
  • Massage the greens with a tiny bit of olive oil before adding the full dressing for better coating
  • Use a glass jar with a tight lid to shake the dressing instead of whisking
  • Let the dressed salad sit for 5 minutes before serving to let flavors meld

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