Description
Spring Mix Salad made with tender greens, fresh vegetables, crunchy seeds, and a lemon balsamic vinaigrette. A quick and refreshing side dish ready in 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 package (5 oz) spring mix
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, peeled and sliced
- 2–3 small radishes, sliced
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, walnuts, or sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta cheese
Instructions
- Mix balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl and whisk in olive oil until emulsified.
- Place sliced red onion in hot tap water for a few minutes, then drain.
- In a large bowl combine spring mix, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, radishes, and red onion.
- Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently.
- Top with seeds and crumbled cheese and serve immediately.
Notes
- Store dressing and salad ingredients separately if making ahead.
- Assembled salad stays fresh up to 1 day but greens may wilt.
- Use feta for a sharper flavor or omit cheese for vegan version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 253 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 594 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg