Spring Mix Salad with Balsamic Honey Dressing
A fresh and simple salad featuring spring mix greens, cherry tomatoes, and red onion, topped with a quick homemade balsamic honey dressing.
Ingredients
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 small clove garlic minced
- to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 5 oz spring mix salad greens
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
- as desired optional additions toasted pecans, crumbled goat cheese, sliced cucumber
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Dressing
In a small bowl or jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic. - Step 2: Mix the Dressing
Whisk until smooth, or if using a jar, seal and shake vigorously for 30 seconds until emulsified. - Step 3: Season
Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Mix or shake again to combine. - Step 4: Assemble the Salad
In a large bowl, add spring mix, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and any optional ingredients. - Step 5: Toss and Serve
Drizzle about half of the dressing over the salad. Gently toss until greens are lightly coated. Add more dressing as needed, toss again, and serve immediately.
Notes
You can store leftover dressing in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, shaking well before use. For a main course, add protein such as grilled chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas. Adjust sweetness or tanginess of dressing to taste.
