Spring Green Salad Honey (Printable)

Crisp spring greens tossed in honey mustard dressing with toasted almonds and fresh herbs.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salad

01 - 4 cups mixed spring greens (arugula, baby spinach, watercress, baby lettuce)
02 - 1 cup snap peas, trimmed and sliced
03 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
04 - 4 radishes, thinly sliced
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, roughly chopped
07 - 1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

→ Honey Mustard Dressing

08 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
09 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
10 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
11 - 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
12 - 1.5 teaspoons honey
13 - 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
14 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Toast sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
03 - In a large salad bowl, combine the spring greens, snap peas, cucumber, radishes, chives, and parsley.
04 - Drizzle the honey mustard dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
05 - Sprinkle toasted almonds on top immediately before serving for maximum crunch and freshness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 20 minutes, making it perfect for those moments when you want something fresh without the fuss.
  • The honey mustard dressing strikes that rare balance between tangy and slightly sweet, so it works whether you're eating alone or impressing guests.
  • Toasted almonds add a satisfying crunch that transforms simple greens into something you actually crave.
02 -
  • Dressing your salad more than 5 minutes before eating it will cause even sturdy spring greens to wilt slightly, so keep the bowl and dressing separate until the last moment.
  • The temperature of your ingredients matters more than you'd think, a warm almond or room-temperature greens will cause the dressing to break down faster.
03 -
  • Make a double batch of dressing and keep it in a jar in your refrigerator for up to a week, shaking before each use.
  • The quality of your olive oil and mustard shows immediately in this salad since there's nowhere for them to hide, so choose ingredients you genuinely love.
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