Basic Salad Mix Salad Spinner Recipe

Tired of overpriced bagged salads? This recipe shows you how to easily create your own delicious and customizable salad mix in just 25 minutes! Skip the expensive pre-packaged options and enjoy the freshness and savings of making your own. This basic mix is perfect as a foundation for your favorite salads—simply add your preferred veggies later for endless possibilities!

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 65.6 kcal
Protein 9g
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Ingredients for Basic Salad Mix Salad Spinner

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How to Make Basic Salad Mix Salad Spinner

  1. Wash all produce thoroughly under cold running water.
  2. Dry the lettuce leaves completely using a salad spinner. This is key to preventing soggy salads!
  3. Roughly chop the romaine lettuce and spinach.
  4. Finely chop the red onion.
  5. Combine the chopped romaine lettuce, spinach, red onion, and carrots in a large bowl.
  6. Toss gently to combine.
  7. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use. Your homemade salad mix will stay fresh for up to 3-4 days.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

16g

Fat

0g

Carbs

4g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Basic Salad Mix Salad Spinner?

Basic Salad Mix Salad Spinner takes about 50 minutes from start to finish — roughly 25 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Basic Salad Mix Salad Spinner?

Basic Salad Mix Salad Spinner has approximately 65.6 calories per serving, with about 9 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 1 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Basic Salad Mix Salad Spinner?

The key ingredients for Basic Salad Mix Salad Spinner are Romaine Lettuce, Red Leaf Lettuce, Radicchio, Carrot, 1 (10 ounce) bag fresh Spinach, 1 large Red Onion. See the full list with measurements above.

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