This easy, beautiful spring mix salad features tender baby greens, crunchy radishes, and nutty sunflower seeds, all lightly tossed in a homemade honey-lemon vinaigrette. It’s simple enough to serve alongside almost any main, or you can turn it into a heartier meal by adding your favorite toppings. Best of all, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that’s ready in under 10 minutes.
When it comes to salads, sometimes I just want something simple, easy, and delicious. This spring mix salad fits the bill, with fresh greens tossed in a lightly sweet honey-lemon vinaigrette and plenty of crunch from radishes and sunflower seeds. A handful of garlic parmesan croutons takes it over the top.
The homemade vinaigrette makes all the difference in both freshness and flavor, and it couldn’t be easier to whisk together. I like to serve this no-fuss side salad alongside heartier meals or with a bowl of warm soup when I want something lighter. It’s a 10-minute recipe that’s destined to become a go-to.
Add-ins to try
I love the simplicity of this salad, so I usually make it exactly as the recipe card says. But it’s easy to switch it up by adding other tasty bits. Here are a few of my favorites:
- Cheeses such as goat cheese, feta, or cubes of cheddar.
- Nuts: Try my candied hazelnuts for a real treat.
- Fresh fruit such as strawberries, blueberries, or apples.
- Dried fruit like raisins, apricots, or cranberries.
Serving suggestions
Consider pairing this spring mix salad with heartier comfort foods like easy vegetarian skillet lasagna or creamy chicken stew with dumplings .
For a lighter meal , it goes especially well with garlic soup , coconut curried cauliflower soup , or curried chicken cauliflower rice soup .
Spring Mix Salad with Honey Lemon Vinaigrette
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Ingredients
Honey Lemon Vinaigrette
- ▢ 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ▢ 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ▢ 1 tablespoon honey
- ▢ 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- ▢ 1 pinch sea salt and pepper
Spring Mix Salad
- ▢ 6 cups spring mix
- ▢ ½ cup thinly sliced radishes
- ▢ 2 tablespoons shelled sunflower seeds (see notes)
Instructions
- Add the vinaigrette ingredients to a jar with a tight-sealing lid and shake it until the dressing is creamy, about 1 minute. 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon dijon mustard, 1 pinch sea salt and pepper
- Put the spring mix in a salad bowl and top with radishes and sunflower seeds. Pour the dressing over the top and mix gently to combine. Serve right away.
Notes
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Spring Mix Salad with Honey Lemon Vinaigrette
Ingredients
Honey Lemon Vinaigrette
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 pinch sea salt and pepper
Spring Mix Salad
- 6 cups spring mix
- ½ cup thinly sliced radishes
- 2 tablespoons shelled sunflower seeds , see notes
Instructions
- Add the vinaigrette ingredients to a jar with a tight-sealing lid and shake it until the dressing is creamy, about 1 minute. 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon dijon mustard, 1 pinch sea salt and pepper
- Put the spring mix in a salad bowl and top with radishes and sunflower seeds. Pour the dressing over the top and mix gently to combine. Serve right away.
