Spring Mix Balsamic Honey Dressing (Printable)

Tender spring greens with crisp vegetables in a sweet-tangy balsamic honey dressing.

# What You 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 (optional)
06 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)

→ 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

# Steps:

01 - Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth and emulsified. Set aside.
02 - Place spring mix greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and red onion in a large salad bowl.
03 - Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently with salad tongs to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Top with toasted walnuts or pecans and crumbled feta cheese if desired.
05 - Serve immediately while vegetables remain crisp.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The dressing hits that perfect sweet and tangy balance that makes you actually want to eat your greens
  • It comes together in fifteen minutes flat but looks like something from a restaurant
  • You can keep the base vegetables in your crisper and whip this up whenever hunger strikes
02 -
  • Dress the salad right before serving or the greens will start to wilt and lose their satisfying crunch
  • The dressing keeps in the refrigerator for up to a week but you will need to let it come to room temperature and whisk it again before using
  • Spring mix can vary wildly in flavor from mild to spicy, so taste your greens first and adjust the honey in the dressing if needed
03 -
  • Use a jar with a tight lid for the dressing and shake it instead of whisking, it emulsifies faster and stores better
  • Invest in a good salad spinner, wet greens are the enemy of a great salad and will dilute your perfectly balanced dressing

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