Spring Mix Salad

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Healthy spring mix salad recipes are a cinch to make when you have these tricks on hand. Now you can cut down on prep time and make this delicious salad like a five-star chef.

Soak the red onion: If the raw red onion is too strong for your taste, you’re not alone. Soaking your red onion slices in hot tap water before adding them to the salad will help reduce their pungency. However, you can skip this step if you are short on time.
Make the dressing ahead of time: Cut your cooking time in half by preparing your dressing in advance. Simply store your prepared dressing in an airtight container and assemble the salad right before eating.
Buy prewashed spring mix: Eliminate unnecessary prep time by purchasing a prewashed spring mix.

Spring Mix Salad

This Spring Mix Salad is a simple and refreshing green salad made with spring mix greens. Tossed in a homemade lemon balsamic dressing, it makes a perfect side dish to complement any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 253 kcal

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

  • 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

Calories: 253kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gSodium: 594mgPotassium: 351mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Spring Mix Salad
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American Recipes · Easy No Cook Recipes

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