Spring Greens Honey Mustard (Printable)

Tender greens and crunchy veggies dressed in tangy honey mustard for a fresh, light meal or side.

# Ingredient list:

→ Salad

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

# How to Make It:

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

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes, which means you can have lunch ready before you finish your coffee.
  • The honey mustard dressing tastes like it took hours to develop, but it's honestly just whisking five ingredients together.
  • Every bite has a different texture and flavor, so it never gets boring even when you make it three times a week.
02 -
  • Dressing the salad more than five minutes ahead makes the greens wilt, so hold off until you're actually ready to eat unless you keep the dressing separate and add it tablespoon by tablespoon as people serve themselves.
  • The dressing sits at the bottom of the bowl if you don't toss thoroughly, which means some bites taste perfect and others taste like plain greens—a full minute of gentle tossing fixes this completely.
03 -
  • If your dressing breaks or looks separated, add a teaspoon of water and whisk vigorously, which brings it back together almost every time.
  • Cutting your vegetables slightly thicker than you think keeps them from getting lost and makes each bite feel more substantial.
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