Delicious spring salad

Ingredients:

• 4 cups mixed spring greens (such as spinach, arugula, baby kale, and/or mixed lettuces)

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced

• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion

• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

• 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds or chopped walnuts (optional)

• Fresh herbs such as basil, parsley, or dill for garnish (optional)

directions:

1. Prepare Greens: Wash and thoroughly dry the mixed spring greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.

2. Add Vegetables: Add the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion to the bowl with the mixed greens.

3. Toss Salad: Gently toss the salad ingredients together until evenly distributed.

4. Add Cheese and Nuts: Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and toasted sliced almonds or chopped walnuts over the salad.

5. Garnish: If desired, garnish the salad with fresh herbs such as basil, parsley, or dill.

Light Vinaigrette:

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar

• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

• 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup

• Salt and pepper to taste

directions:

1. Whisk Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup, salt, and pepper until well combined.

2. Adjust Seasoning: Taste the vinaigrette and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, honey, or vinegar to taste.

3. Serve: Drizzle the vinaigrette over the prepared spring salad just before serving, tossing gently to coat the salad ingredients evenly.

Serving:

Serve the Spring Salad with Light Vinaigrette immediately as a refreshing and delicious appetizer or side dish. Enjoy!