Description
A simple and fresh recipe for how to dress a salad using a classic garlic-infused olive oil and lemon juice dressing, perfect for enhancing the flavors of fresh spring mix greens.
Ingredients
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Salad Dressing and Greens
- ½ garlic clove
- 3 cups spring mix
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad Bowl: Take half a garlic clove and rub it all around the inside surface of your clean salad bowl to infuse a subtle garlic flavor into your salad.
- Add the Greens: Place 3 cups of fresh spring mix into the garlic-rubbed salad bowl as the base of your salad.
- Dress the Salad: Pour 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice, ½ teaspoon of salt, and ¼ teaspoon of ground pepper over the greens.
- Toss to Coat: Gently toss the salad with the dressing until all the leaves are evenly coated for a fresh, tangy, and well-seasoned salad.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor; bottled lemon juice can alter the taste.
- Rub the garlic lightly to avoid overpowering the salad.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste based on your preference.
- For added texture, sprinkle some nuts or seeds on top before serving.
- This dressing works great on other mixed greens and simple salads as well.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad Dressing
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: salad dressing, garlic salad dressing, spring mix salad, simple dressing, healthy salad, lemon olive oil dressing
