Description
Spring Mix Salad is a vibrant and delicious dish that captures the essence of spring with its colorful ingredients and refreshing flavors. This salad combines tender baby spring mix, crispy cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and tangy feta cheese, all tossed in a homemade red wine vinaigrette. Whether you’re looking for a quick side or a hearty meal, this salad is perfect for any occasion—from casual lunches to festive gatherings. You can easily customize it by adding your favorite proteins or grains. In just 15 minutes, you can enjoy this nutritious salad that’s not only delicious but also packed with vitamins and minerals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups spring mix lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
- 1/2 large English cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 small purple onion, chopped
- 1/3 cup fresh herbs, like basil and mint, chopped
- 1/2 cup Feta cheese
- 1 avocado, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup red wine vinaigrette
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, peeled and grated
- 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 cup olive oil
- Pinch of salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine spring mix, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, purple onion, avocado, herbs, and feta cheese.
- For the dressing, mix red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, Dijon mustard, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a blender until smooth.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine without wilting the greens.
- Season with additional salt and pepper to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg