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IRISH FLAG SALAD



Irish Flag Salad image

Pleasing and patriotic, this salad features green spinach, orange fruit and white cheese, mimicking the colors in the national flag of Ireland. It's a refreshing starter to any meal.-Country Woman Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
2 medium pears, thinly sliced
2 medium oranges, peeled and sectioned
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons chopped pistachios
DRESSING:
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Divide spinach among four plates; top with pears, oranges, cheese and pistachios., Whisk the dressing ingredients; drizzle over salads. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 13g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 232mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

IRISH FLAG SALAD



Irish Flag Salad image

I was deputed to make a salad for a small St. Patrick's Day celebration and found the following through a google search. It has nothing whatsoever to do with Ireland -- other than being the right color scheme -- but it was a big hit! Nice combination of textures and flavors.

Provided by lecole54

Categories     Spinach

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (6 ounce) package Baby Spinach
2 medium pears, thinly sliced
2 medium oranges, peeled and sectioned
2 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons pistachios, chopped
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon orange zest, grated
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Divide spinach among four plates; top with pears, oranges, cheese and. pistachios.
  • Whisk the dressing ingredients; drizzle over salads. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.1, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 6.3, Sodium 259.4, Carbohydrate 26.9, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 17.8, Protein 4

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