Shamrock Salad
Celebrate the vibrant flavors of spring with this Shamrock Salad, a refreshing, green-packed dish bursting with freshness and crunch. This nutrient-rich recipe combines baby spinach, peppery arugula, and hints of fresh parsley and mint to create a bright and aromatic base. Crisp cucumber, creamy avocado, and the natural sweetness of green bell pepper enhance the texture, while finely sliced green onions add a delicate bite. The homemade tangy lemon-honey dressing, paired with olive oil and a hint of garlic, ties it all together for a perfectly balanced flavor profile. Ready in just 20 minutes, this no-cook, healthy salad is perfect as a zesty side dish or a light, wholesome meal. Ideal for anyone searching for "fresh green salad recipe" or "spring-inspired salads," this dish is a must-try for fans of easy, refreshing meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Baby spinach leaves
- 2 cups Arugula leaves
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup Fresh mint leaves
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 large Avocado
- 1 medium Green bell pepper
- 2 stalks Green onions
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 small Garlic clove
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and gently pat dry the baby spinach leaves, arugula leaves, parsley, and mint. Set them aside in a large salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber (if desired) and slice it into thin rounds. Add the slices to the salad bowl.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh out. Dice the avocado into bite-sized pieces and add it to the bowl.
Core and dice the green bell pepper into small cubes and add them to the other ingredients.
Finely slice the green onions and sprinkle them over the salad mixture.
Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, minced garlic clove, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake until fully emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine without breaking apart the avocado.
Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or light meal. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1018 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.6 g | 112% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.2 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1312 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.3 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.1 g | 97% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.2 g | ||
| Protein | 15.5 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 496 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 13.3 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 2998 mg | 64% | |
*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.
