Spring Mix Salad with Asian Dressing
A refreshing combination of spring mix, cucumber and fruits with an easy asian salad dressing
Ingredients
For the salad
- 1 bag spring mix or greens (5 oz. or 3 cups)
- 2 small cucumbers
- 5 medium strawberries
- 1 navel Orange
- 6 halves walnuts (optional)
- 6-8 pieces almonds (optional)
- 1 roma tomato
- 2 sweet peppers (can use bell peppers instead )
- 1 tbsp roasted peanuts
For the dressing
- 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp. balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp. maple syrup/honey
- 1/2 tsp. crushed pepper
- 1/2 tsp. pink salt/sea salt (adjust as per taste)
- 1/2 tsp. soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp. distilled vinger/rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp. sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp. minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp. minced ginger (optional but recommended)
Instructions
For the salad dressing
- Combine all the ingredients together and mix well.
For the salad
- Wash and cut strawberries, oranges, sweet peppers, tomatoes, and cucumber.
- Combine it with the spring mix in a big bowl.
- Add the walnuts and almonds .
- Pour the dressing into the salad and toss to coat.
- Garnish with roasted peanuts.
Notes
- Mix and match fruits and vegetables as per your choice.
- Ginger though optional adds to the refreshing flavor of this salad. Do give it a try.
- Minced garlic can be substituted with garlic powder.
- Add baked/stir-fried tofu for protein.