Best Greens Salad Shamrock Salad Recipes

Long Live the Irish Green Salad! image

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories European

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 cups mixed greens (or you can use one specific lettuce or greens of choice)
1 medium granny smith apple, unpeeled, diced small (use a small amount of lemon juice or vinegar and toss to stop the browning)
12 -16 asparagus spears (ends trimmed) or 12 -16 asparagus tips (ends trimmed)
of fresh mint, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
2 ounces irish cheddar cheese, cubed small (we love Irish Dubliner)
1 small parsnips or 1 small carrot, peeled and grated
1 -2 large green bell pepper
3 tablespoons raisins (golden or dark, currants can be substituted, too)
1/2 cup whole milk buttermilk
cream, for thinning (optional, if needed)
2 -3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sour cream (or plain yogurt)
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste

Steps:

Note: I used leftover roasted asparagus spears from the previous night's dinner. Roasted would be preferred over steaming (my personal opinion.).
Whisk the salad dressing ingredients together and refrigerate. Best prepared 1 hour in advance of serving.
Combine the salad ingredients in a bowl except for the bell pepper and raisins. Toss.
Take a shamrock-shaped cookie cutter and cut out shapes from the green bell pepper. (You may need an extra bell pepper to do this step.) How to: first slice the bell pepper lengthwise from stem to bottom. Remove seeds and membrane. Cut out shapes.
Divide the salad onto [4] salad plates. Garnish with the shamrock-shaped slices of bell pepper; add the raisins.

Eat Your Greens Salad image

Provided by Ree Drummond Bio & Top Recipes

Categories appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup baby spinach
1/4 cup hummus
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons pesto
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 lemon, zested and juiced
4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
2 cups chopped kale
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
2 mini cucumbers, sliced into rounds
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 avocado, diced
1 green bell pepper, finely diced

Steps:

For the dressing: Add the spinach, hummus, olive oil, pesto, honey, salt, pepper and lemon zest and juice to a small blender, then blend until smooth.
For the salad: Add the romaine, kale, peas, Pecorino Romano, basil, cucumber, scallion, avocado and green pepper to a large bowl. Add the dressing and toss to combine. Transfer to a serving platter or bowl.

Green Salad with Creamy Mustard Vinaigrette image

Provided by Ina Garten

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
1 extra-large egg yolk, at room temperature (optional)
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup good olive oil
Salad greens or mesclun mix for 6 people

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, garlic, egg yolk, salt and pepper. While whisking, slowly add the olive oil until the vinaigrette is emulsified.
Toss the greens with enough dressing to moisten and serve immediately.