Description
A fresh and vibrant Spring Mix Salad drizzled with a sweet and tangy balsamic honey dressing. Crisp spring greens, colorful veggies, and optional toppings make this salad perfect as a light lunch or side dish.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 4 cups spring mix greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup toasted nuts (walnuts, almonds, or pecans)
- For the Balsamic Honey Dressing:
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- In a large salad bowl, combine spring mix, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Top with crumbled feta and toasted nuts if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy fresh.
Notes
You can customize this salad with your favorite seasonal vegetables or add protein such as grilled chicken or shrimp. Store dressing separately if preparing in advance to prevent greens from wilting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: spring mix salad, balsamic honey dressing, fresh salad, healthy salad