Description
Enjoy the fresh, vibrant flavors of spring with this Simple Spring Mix Salad topped with a delightful Balsamic Honey Dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or a side dish at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
6 cups spring mix greens
½ cup strawberries sliced
¼ cup crumbled goat cheese
¼ cup candied pecans or walnuts
¼ small red onion thinly sliced
¼ cup sunflower seeds
¼ cup olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 small garlic clove minced
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the spring mix greens, strawberries, crumbled goat cheese, candied pecans or walnuts, thinly sliced red onion, and sunflower seeds if using.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well emulsified.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are coated.
- Serve immediately for the freshest taste.
Notes
Feel free to customize this salad with your favorite seasonal fruits or nuts. For a vegetarian option, swap the goat cheese with a dairy-free alternative if desired.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg
Keywords: Simple Spring Mix Salad, Balsamic Honey Dressing, spring salad recipe, healthy salad, easy salad recipe