Spring Mix Balsamic Honey Dressing (Printable)
Fresh spring greens tossed with crisp vegetables and a sweet-tangy balsamic honey drizzle.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Salad Components
01 - 6 cups spring mix greens (baby lettuces, arugula, spinach, etc.)
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
# Directions:
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
- You can customize the toppings based on whatever looks good at the market
- It somehow manages to feel elegant while being ready in fifteen minutes flat
02 -
- Dressing the salad too far ahead will make everything soggy and sad
- The dressing needs to be whisked really thoroughly or the oil and vinegar will separate
- Room temperature ingredients help the dressing emulsify better than cold ones
03 -
- Dry your greens thoroughly after washing, water is the enemy of good dressing
- Taste and adjust the dressing before pouring it over the whole salad