You can whip up this recipe for spring mix salad in just 15 minutes. With zero cooking and all-fresh ingredients, this dish might be the easiest recipe you’ll ever make.Spring salad mix recipes are some of the most customizable sides out there. You won’t believe how many add-ins, salad dressings, and mixes there are to try.This easy salad goes with everything—from gooey pasta dishes to grilled shrimp kabobs—making it the perfect side salad.
For the Lemon Balsamic Dressing, you’ll need balsamic vinegar, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and extra virgin olive oil.
Make ahead: 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.
Summer spring mix salad: Put a summery spin on your spring mix salad greens by adding other fresh vegetables, like blanched peas, roasted shiitake mushrooms or asparagus. Baked, air-fried, and even sauteed asparagus will add mouthwatering flavor to this tasty salad.Spring mix salad with fruit: Nothing tastes better with salad than tart, juicy fruit. Make this salad with blueberry and goat cheese similar to my Spinach Blueberry Salad.Spring mix and baby spinach salad recipe: If the lettuce in your spring mix doesn’t include spinach, why not add some yourself? Make this nutritious recipe even healthier by mixing in a cup of fresh baby spinach for your own spinach and spring mix.Make it a meal-worthy salad with adding a grain: For spring mix salad recipe ideas that work as a main dish, Quinoa Salads are the way to go! Simply add a cup of cooked quinoa, bulgur, wild rice, or even black rice to this combination salad to make it a complete meal.Spring Mix Salad with Avocado: Make this spring mix salad recipe with feta extra luxurious by topping it off with creamy, nutritious avocado. While you are add it, if you have some, add in some fresh herbs in there too.
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Expert Tips
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.
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With so many spring mix salad ideas on the internet, I hope you give this quick, easy, and absolutely delicious recipe a try. If you end up making it please take a minute to rate the recipe and leave a comment below. It helps others who are thinking of making the recipe. And if you took some pictures, be sure to share them on Instagram using #foolproofeats so I can share them on my stories.
