Fresh Mixed Greens Side Salad (for Steak, Pasta, & More!)

• servings: 2 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

red wine vinaigrette (below)

5 ounces mixed greens of choice

kosher salt and ground black pepper, to season

optional add-ins of choice: veggies (sliced cucumber, grated carrot, diced tomatoes), toasted nuts (pine nuts, pistachios, sunflower seeds), cheese (crumbled goat cheese or feta, grated parmesan or pecorino), etc.

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

3 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon honey (substitute agave nectar or pure maple syrup if vegan)

½ shallot, finely diced (approx. 2 tablespoons)

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated

kosher salt and ground black pepper, to season

Directions

Prep the red wine vinaigrette

Combine all listed ingredients in a small bowl or jar, seasoning with 1 teaspoon kosher salt & ground black pepper as desired. Whisk or shake to combine. Taste and season with additional kosher salt or ground black pepper as desired. Set aside, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Learn more! ⇢ 5-Minute Red Wine Vinaigrette.

Salad assembly:

Place the spring mix in a large bowl, along with any salad add-ins you’d like. Season the greens with a good pinch of kosher salt and ground black pepper. Drizzle red wine vinaigrette over top. Toss to combine well. Taste & season with additional salt & ground black pepper as needed. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition

• Calories: 141
• Total Fat: 14.1 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Trans Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Sodium: 199.3 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 4 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.7 g
• Total Sugars: 2.1 g
• Protein: 0.7 g