Best Irelands Simple Green Salad For 2 With Light Lime Vinaigrette Recipes

IRELAND'S SIMPLE GREEN SALAD FOR 2 WITH LIGHT LIME VINAIGRETTE

Ireland's Simple Green Salad for 2 With Light Lime Vinaigrette image

My sister in law brought the following fresh salad (using organic produce from our local farmers' market) to a family function and I loved the simplicity. Her version was served with one of the Newman's Own brand store bought salad dressings. I don't normally buy store bought dressings so I found this lime vinaigrette recipe on Food Network. I modified it by intentionally omitting all the herbs. Try your favorite dressing, preferably a light vinaigrette. Anything too heavy will overpower the salad.

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories Vegetable

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 limes, juice of
1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
1 1/2 tablespoons champagne vinegar or 1 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 pinch salt
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt-free garlic powder
2 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 -5 cups fresh baby spinach leaves, rinsed and dried to remove excess moisture
1 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
2 shallots, peeled and sliced
1/3 English cucumber, sliced
1/4 cup celery & leaves, sliced thinly
1 small carrot, grated
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chiffonade (my addition-optional)

Steps:

Prepare the salad dressing by whisking all ingredients together. Best prepared at least 1 hour in advance. Yield: approximately 1/4 cup.
Place the spinach leaves in an attractive wide salad bowl.
Arrange the tomatoes around the edges. Arrange the onion, cucumber, too in little mounds around the edge of the bowl. Toss in the celery.
Grate the carrot and place in in the center of the salad. Top with the basil, if using.
Serve dressing on the side and lightly drizzle.
Meal suggestion: Salad, corn on the cob, fresh fruit and crostini.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.9, Fat 17.4, SaturatedFat 2.4, Sodium 160.1, Carbohydrate 16, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 4.7, Protein 3.7

SIMPLE GREEN SALAD AND VINAIGRETTE DRESSING

Simple Green Salad and Vinaigrette dressing image

A simple, vibrant crunchy green salad with easy vinaigrette dressing. A great go-to side dish to serve with dinner.

Provided by Nicky Corbishley

Categories Salad side dish

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 heads of crunchy green lettuce ( - such as romaine or cos, sliced)
100 g (3 cups) baby salad leaves ( - such as baby spinach, pea shoots, lambs lettuce or baby chard)
½ cucumber (sliced)
5 spring onions (scallions) (sliced)
3 celery stalks (sliced)
5 radishes (thinly sliced)
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp white wine vinegar
½ clove garlic (minced)
1 tbsp honey
1 pinch of salt and pepper

Steps:

Place all of the vinaigrette dressing ingredients into a small jug or jar and whisk together for a few seconds, until combined.
Place all of the salad ingredients into a large serving bowl and toss together.
Serve the salad dressing with the salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 34 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GREEK SALAD FOR 2

Greek Salad for 2 image

I know...true Greek salad does not have lettuce in it, but this one does. The dressing is simple and is what makes this special.

Provided by KelBel

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
1/8 cup red wine vinegar
1/8 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon oregano
1 teaspoon mint
1 romaine lettuce hearts, chopped
2 tomatoes, diced
1 cucumber, chopped
1 small purple onion, sliced
1/4 lb fat free feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup kalamata olive, pitted

Steps:

In a small bowl, mix dressing ingredients together.
In a large bowl, toss salad ingredients together.
Toss salad and 1/2 of dressing together.
Serve with remaining dressing as desired.

VINAIGRETTE FOR GREEN SALAD

Vinaigrette For Green Salad image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup good olive oil
Salad greens or mesclun mix for 6 to 8 people

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, garlic, vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. While whisking, slowly add the olive oil until the vinaigrette is emulsified.
Place the salad greens in a medium bowl and add enough dressing to moisten. Sprinkle with a little extra salt and pepper, if desired, and serve immediately.

IRISH DUBLINER SALAD

Irish Dubliner Salad image

Kerrygold.com and rearranged.

Provided by C G

Categories Lettuce Salads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 head butter lettuce, rinsed and spun dried
8 oz pickled red beets, grated or raw grated beets
5-6 oz irish dubliner cheese, grated
3/4 c english cucumber, thinly sliced
1 carrot, thinly sliced or grated
1 c red cabbage, shredded
fresh herb: tarragon, parsley, thyme, minced (you choose)
VINAIGRETTE:
1/3 c salad oil (grapeseed, sunflower, safflower, etc.)
2 tsp irish mustard (stout, whiskey, etc. or substitute with stoneground mustard)
3 Tbsp white wine vinegar
salt and pepper, to taste ( i used white pepper this time)

Steps:

1. Whisk the vinaigrette together in a glass prep bowl. Set aside for 1 hour. Taste test first.
2. Coarsely chop the butter lettuce and place in a large shallow bowl or on a platter.
3. Arrange the beets, Dubliner cheese, cucumbers, carrots, cucumber slices and herb around the lettuce.
4. Lightly drizzle with the vinaigrette.

MIXED GREENS WITH LIME VINAIGRETTE

Mixed Greens with Lime Vinaigrette image

Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories appetizer

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

6 cups mixed lettuce greens
3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

Place lettuce in a large bowl.
In a jar with a lid, shake together remaining ingredients. Pour desired amount of vinaigrette over greens just before serving. There will be leftover dressing.

SIMPLE GREEN SALAD WITH A CLASSIC VINAIGRETTE

Simple Green Salad with a Classic Vinaigrette image

Provided by Martina McBride

Time 15m

Yield 2 to 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 small shallot, diced (about 3 tablespoons)
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 radishes, sliced
1 small tomato, diced
1 green onion, dark green parts only, sliced
1 small avocado, diced
1 head Boston lettuce, torn

Steps:

Whisk together the vinegar, shallots, Dijon, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add the oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking until smooth.
Add the radishes, tomatoes, green onions and avocado and toss to combine. Then add the lettuce on top.
When ready to serve, toss the dressing and other vegetables with the lettuce to coat.