Simple Spring Mix Salad with Lemon and Olive Oil Recipe
A simple and fresh guide on how to dress a salad using basic ingredients to enhance the natural flavors of spring mix greens with a classic garlic, lemon, and olive oil dressing.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Base
- 3 cups spring mix
Dressing
- ½ garlic clove
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground pepper
Instructions
- Rub garlic on salad bowl: Take half a garlic clove and gently rub it around the inside of a salad bowl to lightly infuse the bowl with garlic flavor.
- Add spring mix: Place 3 cups of fresh spring mix greens into the garlic-rubbed bowl.
- Prepare dressing and toss: Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, ½ teaspoon of salt, and ¼ teaspoon of ground pepper on top of the salad greens. Toss everything together thoroughly to evenly coat the salad with the dressing.
Notes
- For a stronger garlic flavor, finely mince the garlic instead of rubbing it.
- Adjust lemon juice and salt to taste for brightness and seasoning.
- Use fresh, high-quality olive oil for the best flavor.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the crispness of the greens.
Keywords: spring mix salad, simple salad dressing, garlic lemon dressing, healthy salad, quick salad recipe
