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Bright and colorful spring mix salad with fresh greens and vegetables.

Bright Spring Mix Salad

A vibrant salad featuring fresh greens, juicy strawberries, and creamy avocado, dressed with a light honey-lemon vinaigrette.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 4 cups mixed greens (baby spinach, arugula, or spring mix)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 avocado, sliced Add right before serving for freshness.
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
Honey-Lemon Vinaigrette
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash and dry the mixed greens thoroughly.
  2. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and dice the cucumber into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Hulled and slice the strawberries into thin wedges.
  4. Slice the avocado just before serving.
Making the Vinaigrette
  1. In a small bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  2. Whisk or shake until well mixed.
Assembly
  1. In a large bowl, toss together the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and strawberries.
  2. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently.
  3. Add the avocado slices just before serving and toss lightly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 50mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5g

Notes

Add nuts for extra crunch, cheese for creaminess, or swap ingredients based on seasonality.

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