Description
Irish Salad, also known as Irish Flag Salad, is a fresh and vibrant dish featuring layered colors reminiscent of the Irish flag with spinach, pears, oranges, feta cheese, pistachios, and fresh basil, all tossed in a light citrus vinaigrette.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 oranges (cut into slices or supremes)
- 1 pear (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
- 1/4 cup pistachios (roasted and chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped)
- 5 cups spinach (optional: remove stems)
Dressing Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 Tbsp orange juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tbsp lime juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the greens: Rinse and optionally remove stems from 5 cups of fresh spinach or substitute with butter leaf lettuce. Place the greens in a large salad bowl or on a large salad plate.
- Slice the fruit: Thinly slice 1 pear and cut 2 oranges into slices or supremes for layered presentation.
- Layer the salad: On top of the greens, arrange the sliced pears, orange slices, crumbled or cubed feta cheese, roasted and chopped pistachios, and chopped fresh basil in layers to mimic the Irish flag colors.
- Make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 ½ tablespoons orange juice, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and salt to taste until well combined.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle the vinaigrette evenly over the salad layers just before serving to keep the ingredients fresh and vibrant.
Notes
- This salad visually represents the Irish flag through its colorful ingredients: green spinach and basil, white feta cheese, and orange fruit slices.
- You can substitute spinach with butter leaf lettuce for a more traditional Irish touch.
- Serve immediately after dressing to preserve the freshness and texture of the greens and fruits.
- For added texture, ensure pistachios are roasted and chopped prior to adding.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 176 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 338 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 17 mg
