Long Live the Irish Green Salad
Celebrate the lush flavors of the Emerald Isle with "Long Live the Irish Green Salad," a vibrant and hearty dish perfect for any occasion. This recipe merges fresh greens—baby spinach, arugula, and parsley—with rustic Irish charm, featuring crispy golden Yukon Gold potato cubes, creamy Irish cheddar, and toasted walnuts for a delightful crunch. A tangy whole-grain mustard and honey dressing ties everything together, adding a subtle sweet-and-savory depth to every bite. Ready in just 25 minutes, this salad balances wholesome textures and bold flavors for a satisfying appetizer or light main course. Ideal for a healthy St. Patrick’s Day meal or a refreshing addition to your weeknight rotation, this Irish-inspired salad is a true celebration of green!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups baby spinach leaves
- 2 cups arugula
- 0.5 cups fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 whole green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 large Yukon Gold potato, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons pepper
- 0.5 cups Irish cheddar, cubed
- 0.25 cups toasted walnuts
- 1 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
- 1 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoons honey
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
1. Begin by preparing the potato. Wash and dice the Yukon Gold potato into small cubes.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced potato and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potato is golden brown and crispy. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
3. While the potato cools, prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the whole-grain mustard, apple cider vinegar, honey, and extra-virgin olive oil until well combined. Set aside.
4. In a large salad bowl, combine the baby spinach, arugula, and chopped parsley. Toss gently to mix the greens.
5. Add the cooled, crispy potato cubes, sliced green onions, cubed Irish cheddar, and toasted walnuts to the greens.
6. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
7. Divide the salad among plates or serve directly from the bowl. Enjoy your Long Live the Irish Green Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1615 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 129.4 g | 166% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.3 g | 186% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 128 mg | 43% | |
| Sodium | 2274 mg | 99% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 77.0 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.9 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.1 g | ||
| Protein | 49.5 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1354 mg | 104% | |
| Iron | 14.1 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 3264 mg | 69% | |
*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.
