Spring Mix Balsamic Honey Dressing (Printable View)
Tender spring greens with crisp vegetables in a sweet-tangy balsamic honey dressing. Ready in 15 minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ Salad Components
01 - 6 cups spring mix greens (baby lettuces, arugula, spinach)
02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced
04 - 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
05 - 1/4 cup toasted walnuts or pecans
06 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
→ Balsamic Honey Dressing
07 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
08 - 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
09 - 1 tablespoon honey
10 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
11 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
12 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# How to Prepare:
01 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth and emulsified. Set aside.
02 - In a large salad bowl, combine the spring mix, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
03 - Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to coat the greens and vegetables evenly.
04 - Top with toasted walnuts or pecans and crumbled feta, if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The dressing comes together in seconds but tastes like something from a fancy restaurant
- Customizable with whatever fresh produce looks best at the market
- Light enough for lunch but satisfying enough to keep you full
02 -
- Dressed greens wilt within 20 minutes, so always add dressing right before eating
- Honey mixes better when the other ingredients are at room temperature
- Overdressing is easy to do, start with half and add more as needed
03 -
- Dry your greens thoroughly after washing, or the dressing will slide right off
- Let the dressing sit for 10 minutes before using to let flavors meld together