Spring Mix Balsamic Honey Dressing (Print Version)
Tender spring greens with crisp vegetables in sweet-tangy balsamic honey dressing.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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
# Directions:
01 - Whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl or jar until smooth and emulsified. Set aside.
02 - Place the spring mix, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion in a large salad bowl.
03 - Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently using salad tongs to coat the greens and vegetables evenly.
04 - Sprinkle toasted walnuts or pecans and crumbled feta cheese on top if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The dressing hits that perfect sweet and tangy balance that makes you want to lick the bowl
- It comes together in literally fifteen minutes but looks like something from a restaurant
02 -
- Dressed greens wilt quickly, so never add the dressing until right before serving
- Room temperature ingredients taste better than cold ones from the fridge
03 -
- Toast your nuts in a dry pan for three minutes until fragrant, then cool completely before adding
- Use the coarse side of a box grater if you want red onion flavor without the intense bite