Spring Greens with Maple and Mustard Dressing
Brighten up your table with this vibrant Spring Greens with Maple and Mustard Dressing, a perfect medley of crisp vegetables, creamy feta, and crunchy toasted pecans, all brought to life with a tangy-sweet homemade dressing. This effortless salad combines baby spinach, arugula, or your favorite greens with juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh cucumber slices, and peppery radishes for a dish bursting with color and texture. The star of the recipe is the maple and Dijon mustard vinaigrette, which strikes the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with nutrients, this salad makes for a refreshing side dish, light lunch, or even a crowd-pleasing starter. Whether you're hosting a spring gathering or looking for a quick addition to your weeknight dinner, this salad is the freshest way to celebrate the season!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Spring greens (baby spinach, arugula, watercress, or mixed greens)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Cucumber, thinly sliced
- 4 pieces Radishes, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Pecans, toasted and roughly chopped
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
In a large salad bowl, combine the spring greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, radishes, and feta cheese.
In a small dry skillet over medium heat, toast the pecans until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before adding them to the salad.
In a small bowl or mason jar, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Alternatively, you can shake the ingredients in a jar with a lid until emulsified.
Drizzle the maple and mustard dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh Spring Greens with Maple and Mustard Dressing!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
220 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.4 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 12 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 341 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.5 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.2 g | ||
| Protein | 4.9 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 145 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 541 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
