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Healthy Everyday Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing
Enjoy this healthy everyday salad with honey mustard dressing any time you want a burst of fresh healthy ingredients packed into a simple salad recipe.
Servings 2 large salads
Ingredients
- 1 bag prewashed mixed salad greens or chop up your favorite salad greens
- 2 cups chopped cabbage, red or white, use both for a colorful and bright salad
- 1/2 cup halved walnuts
- 1/4 cup mixed nuts, your choice
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries or raisins
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1/4 cup flaxseeds
honey mustard dressing
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 tbsp cold spring or filtered water
- 1/8-1/4 cup maple syrup, agave nectar, or for non vegan, use honey
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 heaping tbsp vegan mayo, or use regular mayo
- 1/4 tsp each sea salt and ground pepper
- pinch cayenne pepper, optional for a bit of heat and spice
Instructions
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First make the dressing, in a mason jar or any clean jar with a lid, place all dressing ingredients in and give a good shake until all is combined and smooth. If needed use a whisk to mix before shaking again. Taste for sweetness and spice. If needed add more honey to taste or any other spice to your preference. Shake again and set in fridge until ready to pour over salad. (Dressing can stay in fridge up to 2 days)In a large mixing bowl, layer lettuce with cabbage and toss before adding the other toppings. Now, toss in the other toppings. Drizzle dressing then, toss gently. Enjoy!