Spring Mix Balsamic Honey Dressing (Print)
Fresh spring greens with crisp vegetables in a sweet-tangy balsamic honey dressing. Perfect for light lunches or elegant starters.
# 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
# How To Make:
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 Tips:
01 -
- The dressing hits that perfect sweet and tangy spot that makes you actually want to eat your vegetables
- Everything comes together in fifteen minutes flat, no cooking required
02 -
- Dress the salad right before serving or the greens will start to wilt and get sad
- The dressing tastes even better after it sits for an hour, so make it ahead if you can
03 -
- Use a salad spinner to get your greens completely dry, which helps the dressing coat evenly
- Room temperature ingredients make the dressing come together more easily