Spring Greens Honey Mustard (Printable version)

Tender spring greens and crisp veggies combined with a tangy-sweet honey mustard dressing.

# Needed ingredients:

→ Salad

01 - 4 cups spring greens mix (arugula, baby spinach, mâche, or similar)
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 - 1/4 cup toasted walnuts or pecans (optional)
07 - 1/4 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 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# How to make it:

01 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth and emulsified.
02 - Place spring greens, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, radish, and carrot in a large salad bowl.
03 - Drizzle honey mustard dressing over the salad 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.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • Quick and effortless—ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required
  • Packed with fresh, crisp vegetables and tender spring greens for maximum nutrition
  • The homemade honey mustard dressing is infinitely better than store-bought versions
  • Easily customizable to suit vegan, dairy-free, or nut-free diets
  • Beautiful presentation that's perfect for entertaining or meal prep
  • Naturally vegetarian and gluten-free without any substitutions needed
02 -
  • Always dress the salad immediately before serving to prevent wilting
  • Toast your nuts for enhanced flavor—it only takes a few minutes but makes a huge difference
  • Use a jar with a tight-fitting lid to shake the dressing ingredients together for perfect emulsification
  • Cut vegetables uniformly for even distribution and better visual appeal
  • Taste the dressing before adding it to the salad and adjust seasoning as needed
  • For the crispest vegetables, soak sliced radishes and carrots in ice water for 10 minutes before assembling
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