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Alright now, flavor seekers—this ain’t no boring, wimpy salad. This here Bitter Greens Salad with fresh, peppery mustard greens hits like Meshell N’degeocello’s “Bitter”—smooth, soulful, and unapologetically bold.
These sharp greens get tamed in a large bowl with a tangy dijon mustard based citrus vinaigrette and fresh crisp apples for crunch, turning those bitter notes into pure flavor magic in just 10 quick minutes.
This mustard greens beauty solves the problem of flat, flavorless salads and brings attitude to your plate—swap in arugula or dandelion greens if mustard’s too wild, or toss in feta or shaved parmesan for creamy balance. Feel free to add some honey or maple syrup for a lil sweetness.
This mustard greens salad is perfect alongside grilled pork chops, flavorful braised creole chicken, or smoky tea rubbed grilled salmon to make the whole meal sing.
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 bunches of mustard greens red or green or both, stems removed and leaves chopped
- 1 bunch of mizuna greens or arugula
- 2 Granny Smith apples peeled and sliced
- Kosher salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix vinaigrette ingredients in a mixing bowl and set aside
- Place greens and sliced apples in a large mixing bowl. Add the vinaigrette and toss well.