Spring Green Honey Mustard (Printable Version)

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

# What You 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 - 1½ teaspoons honey
13 - 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
14 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

# Steps:

01 - Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add sliced almonds and toast for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Transfer to a plate 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 spring greens, snap peas, cucumber, radishes, chives, and parsley.
04 - Drizzle honey mustard dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
05 - Sprinkle toasted almonds on top immediately before serving to preserve crunch and maximum freshness.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • A vibrant combination of fresh spring greens brings a variety of flavors and textures.
  • Tangy honey mustard dressing adds a perfect balance of sweetness and zest.
  • Crunchy toasted almonds provide a delightful texture contrast.
  • Quick and easy to prepare in just 20 minutes total.
  • Suitable for vegetarian and gluten-free diets.
02 -
  • Toast almonds just before serving to retain their crunch.
  • Adjust the honey mustard dressing to taste by balancing sweetness and acidity.
  • Use a salad bowl large enough to toss ingredients gently without bruising leafy greens.
  • Keep all salad ingredients chilled until just before assembling for maximum freshness.
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