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Spring Mix Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing

Fresh spring mix salad with creamy honey mustard dressing and colorful toppings.
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A vibrant and simple salad featuring tender spring mix greens tossed with a perfectly balanced sweet and tangy honey mustard dressing. Topped with tomatoes, cucumber, toasted almonds, and dried cranberries for a delightful crunch and burst of flavor in every bite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (5 oz) package or 8 cups fresh spring mix lettuce
  • 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 medium English cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries or cherries
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons smooth Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced or grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Toast the almonds in a dry skillet over medium-low heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden. Transfer to a plate to cool.
  2. Wash and thoroughly dry the spring mix lettuce. Halve the tomatoes, slice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion.
  3. In a small bowl or jar, combine olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper. Whisk or shake vigorously until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
  4. In a large serving bowl, add the spring mix lettuce. Scatter the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, cooled toasted almonds, and dried cranberries over the top.
  5. Just before serving, drizzle about half of the dressing over the salad. Gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly. Add more dressing as needed and serve immediately.

Notes

For best results, dress the salad just before serving to prevent soggy greens. The dressing can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to a week. For a vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.

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