Description
This Spring Mix Salad is light, fresh, and full of vibrant flavors. A mix of tender greens is tossed with crisp vegetables and a simple homemade dressing—perfect as a side or a base for a heartier meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 5 oz spring mix greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
- 1/4 cup nuts or seeds (walnuts, almonds, or sunflower seeds)
Simple Vinaigrette
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare salad: Add spring mix, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and carrots to a large bowl.
- Make dressing: Whisk olive oil, vinegar (or lemon juice), Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Toss: Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently to coat.
- Add toppings: Sprinkle cheese and nuts or seeds on top.
- Serve: Serve immediately for best freshness.
Notes
Customize with grilled chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas for a complete meal. Swap dressing flavors depending on your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: spring mix salad, fresh salad, easy salad recipe, healthy greens
