Greens Salad Shamrock Salad
Delight your taste buds with this vibrant and refreshing Greens Salad Shamrock Salad, a celebration of green in every bite! Packed with nutrient-rich baby spinach, peppery arugula, and a burst of freshness from parsley and mint leaves, this salad is as healthy as it is flavorful. Crisp cucumber, tart green apple, and a sprinkle of toasted pumpkin seeds add layers of texture and taste, while a zesty homemade dressing of lemon juice, olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard ties it all together beautifully. Perfect as a light lunch or a standout side dish, this stunning green salad is ready in just 15 minutes and offers a lively mix of flavors with every forkful. Whether you're looking for a quick healthy meal or a St. Patrick's Day-inspired dish, this shamrock-themed salad is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 2 cups arugula
- 1 cup fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 medium English cucumber
- 1 medium green apple
- 2 stalks green onions
- 0.25 cup pumpkin seeds
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the baby spinach and arugula. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Roughly chop the parsley and mint leaves. Add them to the salad bowl.
Slice the English cucumber into thin rounds or half-moons, depending on your preference, and add them to the bowl.
Core and thinly slice the green apple, leaving the skin on for extra color and nutrition. Add the slices to the salad.
Thinly slice the green onions and sprinkle them over the salad.
Toast the pumpkin seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently until they are slightly golden and fragrant. Let them cool for a minute, then add them to the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is well emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Serve immediately and enjoy this vibrant, fresh salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
853 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.1 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1460 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.7 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.7 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.2 g | ||
| Protein | 22.7 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 552 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 17.5 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 2083 mg | 44% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
