Description
A quick and vibrant salad with spring mix greens, tangy homemade balsamic vinaigrette, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy sunflower seeds. Perfect for a healthy, customizable side or light meal.
Ingredients
6 cups spring mix (bagged or fresh)
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
4 oz goat cheese crumbles
1 medium cucumber, sliced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Pinch of salt
Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
Toss spring mix, sunflower seeds, and cucumber slices in a large bowl
Crumble goat cheese over the salad
In a small jar, combine balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper
Shake dressing jar until emulsified
Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently
Serve immediately
Notes
Store extra dressing in an airtight container for 5 days
Swap goat cheese with halloumi for a halal alternative
Add grilled chicken or tofu for protein
Keep washed greens fresh in the fridge for up to 3 days
Customize with seasonal vegetables like cherry tomatoes or strawberries
- Prep Time: 5
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Healthy/European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg