Simple Spring Mix Salad with Lemon and Olive Oil Recipe
A simple and fresh guide to dressing a salad using basic ingredients like garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice to enhance the natural flavors of spring mix greens.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 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
- Prepare the bowl: Rub the half garlic clove over the inside of the salad bowl to infuse a subtle garlic flavor into the salad.
- Add the greens: Place 3 cups of spring mix into the garlic-rubbed bowl as the salad base.
- Dress the salad: Pour in 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, ½ teaspoon of salt, and ¼ teaspoon of ground pepper over the greens.
- Toss to coat: Gently toss the salad to evenly distribute the dressing and coat all the greens for a fresh and flavorful salad experience.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- For a stronger garlic flavor, mince the garlic and add directly to the dressing.
- This simple dressing pairs well with many salad additions like nuts, cheese, or fruits.
Keywords: salad dressing, easy salad recipe, spring mix salad, olive oil dressing, lemon juice dressing, simple salad
