Simple Green Salad Recipe – Pinch of Yum

Don’t miss out on this essential Simple Green Salad for every meal! Enjoy fresh spring greens coated in a delightful maple balsamic dressing and topped with your favorite crunchy toppings.

We owe a huge thank you to the culinary geniuses who have shown us that a basic dish like bright spring greens and a homemade maple balsamic dressing can be a lifesaver time and time again. Need a veggie on the table? Check! And it’s this amazingly delicious, slightly sweet, highly adaptable, customizable green salad that we’re indulging in every day with pure joy.

This salad is always ready to impress. Whether it’s dinner, lunch, or even brunch alongside a slice of quiche, it will steal the show. It’s unbelievably easy to make and incredibly delicious.

The BEST Homemade Dressing

Let’s talk about the star of the show – the dressing. This dressing has all the components to make it feel special, even though it’s super easy to whip up and just a few shakes away from being yours to enjoy every day. Rich balsamic vinegar, a hint of maple sweetness, a touch of garlic. Simply combine all the ingredients in a jar, and you’ll have this delightful dressing ready in your fridge all week long.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• balsamic vinegar
• olive oil
• maple syrup
• garlic powder
• salt + pepper

That’s all you need for dreamy dressing!

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How To Make This Green Salad (It’s Simple!)

You don’t really need a step-by-step guide here because it’s as easy as shaking up the dressing and tossing the greens in a bowl for a gentle mix. Just shake up the dressing ingredients in a jar, add a handful of greens, toss gently, and you’re done. With the dressing prepped in the fridge, all you need to do is toss the greens when you’re ready to serve.

1. Shake dressing ingredients in a jar.
2. Add a generous amount of greens to a bowl for tossing.
3. Enjoy!

We’ve written out the steps just in case you needed a reminder.

The beauty of this simple wonder is that it pairs well with anything! It’s a perfect match for soups, pasta dishes, casseroles, or even as a side for brunch. It’s been a brunch favorite around here, and it has been absolutely delightful. It comes together so quickly that even if you think of it at the last minute, you can still have it on the table in under a minute to add a fresh touch to any meal. Our fridge is always stocked with spring greens and dressing for those last-minute meal additions.

Dress It Up If You Like

This salad is perfect as is, but it’s also open to your creative additions. You can make it heartier by adding some goat cheese or other cheeses, nuts, seeds, dried fruits, extra veggies, or even some big croutons. Add some grilled chicken, and you have a complete meal. Just make sure to stock up on more spring greens so you can enjoy this tangy, slightly sweet salad with every meal this week and feel like a gourmet chef.

It pairs perfectly with any dish. Remember that Tina Turner song? “YOU’RE SIMPLY THE BEST!….The salad that’s lightly dressed….”

Those lyrics might not be exact, but they feel right.

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