Description
Spring Mix Salad is a fresh and colorful salad made with tender baby greens, crisp vegetables, and a light homemade vinaigrette. This quick and healthy salad is perfect as a refreshing side dish or a light meal during warmer months.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 5 cups spring mix salad greens
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup sliced cucumber
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 2 tbsp toasted sunflower seeds or sliced almonds
- Simple Vinaigrette:
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Instructions
- Place the spring mix greens in a large salad bowl.
- Add cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion, and shredded carrots.
- Sprinkle feta cheese and sunflower seeds or almonds on top if using.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar or lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving.
- Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
You can customize this salad with avocado, grilled chicken, strawberries, or nuts for extra flavor and texture. Always add the dressing just before serving to keep the greens crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 6mg
Keywords: spring mix salad, healthy green salad, simple vinaigrette salad, fresh salad recipe
