Spring Greens Honey Mustard (Printable)

Tender spring greens with crunchy vegetables, tossed in a tangy honey mustard dressing.

# What You Need:

→ Salad Base

01 - 4 cups spring greens mix (arugula, baby spinach, mâche)
02 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1 small radish, thinly sliced
05 - 1 small carrot, julienned or grated
06 - ¼ cup toasted walnuts or pecans, optional
07 - ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese, optional

→ Honey Mustard Dressing

08 - 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
09 - 2 tablespoons honey
10 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
11 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar
12 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
13 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# Directions:

01 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, vinegar, sea salt, and black pepper until smooth and fully emulsified.
02 - Place spring greens, sliced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced radish, and grated carrot in a large salad bowl.
03 - Drizzle honey mustard dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Sprinkle toasted nuts and crumbled feta cheese over the salad if using.
05 - Serve immediately as a fresh side dish or light lunch option.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in just 15 minutes, which means fresh lunch is never more than a quick slice and whisk away.
  • The honey mustard dressing is addictive—tangy, slightly sweet, and somehow better than anything bottled.
  • You can build it however you want, making it naturally flexible for whatever vegetables you find or happen to have in your fridge.
02 -
  • Don't dress the salad until the moment you're ready to eat it—even the most delicate greens will start to wilt within 10 minutes, and that's when it stops being crisp and fresh.
  • The emulsification of the dressing happens when you whisk slowly and steadily; rush it and you'll end up with separated, broken-looking oil instead of that creamy coating.
03 -
  • Dry your greens thoroughly after washing—any water clinging to them will dilute the dressing and make the salad watery.
  • If you're prepping ahead, keep the dressing in a jar and shake it right before pouring; this brings everything back together if it's separated at all.
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