Spring Mix Salad Recipe
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Spring Mix Salad Recipe
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This Spring Mix Salad recipe is an easy green salad made with spring mix. Flavored with homemade lemon balsamic dressing, this is a great side dish that you can serve with any meal.
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Ingredients
Salad Dressing
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic peeled and minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
For The Salad
- ½ red onion sliced thinly
- 1 package spring mix 5oz.
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes cut in half
- 1 medium-size cucumber peeled and sliced
- 2 - 3 small radishes sliced
- ½ cup sunflower seeds pumpkin seeds, walnuts, or sliced almonds
- ½ cup crumbled goat cheese or crumbled feta cheese - omit for vegan
Instructions
- Mix together the salad dressing ingredients in a bowl.
- Place sliced red onion in a bowl with hot tap water and let it sit for a few minutes. Drain.
- To assemble the salad, in a large bowl place spring mix, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and red onion slices. Drizzle with the dressing and give it a gentle toss to make sure all the ingredients are coated with the dressing.
- Top it off with the sunflower seeds and crumbled goat cheese. Serve.
Notes
- : To make this recipe in advance, prepare the vinaigrette dressing and salad ingredients and store them in separate, airtight containers for up to 2 days. Then, assemble your fresh spring blend salad right before serving.
- : Once prepared, this salad will stay fresh in an airtight container for up to 1 day. However, keep in mind that as it sits it will get soggy and the lettuce greens will wilt.
- Salad dressing: In this recipe, I used my lemon balsamic dressing. However, you can also use my Lemon Salad Dressing or Maple Dijon Vinaigrette.
- Make-ahead instructions: To make this recipe in advance, prepare the vinaigrette dressing and salad ingredients and store them in separate, airtight containers for up to 2 days. Then, assemble your fresh spring blend salad right before serving.
- Storage: Once prepared, this salad will stay fresh in an airtight container for up to 1 day. However, keep in mind that as it sits it will get soggy and the lettuce greens will wilt.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
253kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Sodium
594mg
(25%)
Potassium
351mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
250IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 253 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 253kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Sodium | 594mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 351mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 250IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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