Classic Irish Salad Recipe

Name: Classic Irish Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium beets; 2 small heads bibb lettuce; 2 bunches watercress; 2 tablespoons creme fraiche; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley; 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons herb infused white vinegar (or to taste); Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 1 dozen quail eggs, boiled for two minutes; 1/2 cup chopped chervil leaves

Servings: persons

1
Place the beets in a saucepan with water to cover and simmer for one hour or until tender.
2
Remove from heat and allow to cool in the liquid.
3
Peel and julienne.
4
Break up the heads of bibb lettuce, leaving the leaves whole.
5
Wash and dry.
6
Cut the stems from the watercress; wash and dry the leaves.
7
Make the dressing.
8
Mix the creme fraiche, parsley, olive oil and vinegar together and season to taste with salt and pepper.
9
To assemble, put whole leaves of lettuce around the outer edges of six individual plates.
10
Place watercress in the middle of the plate and sprinkle the beets on top.
11
Peel the quail eggs and cut them in half.
12
Place the eggs on top and sprinkle with chervil.
13
Drizzle dressing over and serve.

209

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium beets, 2 small heads bibb lettuce, 2 bunches watercress, 2 tablespoons creme fraiche, and more.

Yes, Classic Irish Salad falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Classic Irish Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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