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Spring Mix Salad

Spring Mix Salad Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

  • 5 oz spring mix salad greens
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup pecan halves
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries
  • 2 oz crumbled goat cheese

Method
 

  1. Whisk the lemon juice, honey, Dijon, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking until thick and bright, about 30 seconds.
  2. Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until fragrant and edges darken, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool.
  3. In a large bowl, toss the spring mix and cooled pecans with half the dressing until coated.
  4. Transfer to a platter, top with cranberries and goat cheese, drizzle with remaining dressing, and serve right away.

Notes

Toasting the nuts takes just a few minutes, but they need at least 5 minutes to cool before they hit the greens. You can toast them and make the dressing ahead to shave time off right before dinner.