Spring Mix Salad Recipe
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
97 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
North American
Spring Mix Salad Recipe
Description
At the core, the salad uses tender spring mix greens providing a mild base with some peppery notes. Thinly sliced radishes add a sharp, crunchy contrast, and the addition of shelled sunflower seeds contributes nutty flavor and texture. The honey lemon vinaigrette is emulsified by shaking olive oil with lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper, resulting in a smooth, creamy dressing that lightly coats the salad leaves.
This salad is best served immediately after tossing to maintain the crispy texture of the greens and radishes. It offers a fresh, bright side dish or a light meal component.
The salad is customizable; substitutions or additions may include other nuts, seeds, vegetables, herbs, cheeses, or fruits like apples or dried fruit. The vinaigrette yields enough dressing for multiple salads and can be stored in the refrigerator where it should be brought to room temperature and shaken again before use.
Ingredients
Honey Lemon Vinaigrette
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 pinch salt sea salt
- 1 pinch black pepper sea salt
Spring Mix Salad
- 6 cups spring mix
- ½ cup radish thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons sunflower seed see notes, shelled
Instructions
- Add the vinaigrette ingredients to a jar with a tight-sealing lid and shake it until the dressing is creamy, about 1 minute.
- Put the spring mix in a salad bowl and top with radishes and sunflower seeds. Pour the dressing over the top and mix gently to combine. Serve right away.
Notes
- This salad can be customized with various nuts, seeds, chopped vegetables, herbs, cheese, or sweet elements such as apples or dried fruit.
- Extra vinaigrette can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks; bring it to room temperature and shake well before using.
- Using garlic parmesan croutons adds texture and flavor as a topping.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 97 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 = ¼ of the recipe | |
| Calories | 97kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 39mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 175mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 686IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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