Ireland'S Simple Green Salad For 2 With Light Lime Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Ireland'S Simple Green Salad For 2 With Light Lime Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Lime Vinaigrette; 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; Salad; 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)

Servings: persons

Lime Vinaigrette
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
Salad
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)

1
Prepare the salad dressing by whisking all ingredients together. Best prepared at least 1 hour in advance. Yield: approximately 1/4 cup.
2
Place the spinach leaves in an attractive wide salad bowl.
3
Arrange the tomatoes around the edges. Arrange the onion, cucumber, too in little mounds around the edge of the bowl. Toss in the celery.
4
Grate the carrot and place in in the center of the salad. Top with the basil, if using.
5
Serve dressing on the side and lightly drizzle.
6
Meal suggestion: Salad, corn on the cob, fresh fruit and crostini.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Lime Vinaigrette, 2 limes, juice of, 1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest, 1 1/2 tablespoons champagne vinegar or 1 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Ireland'S Simple Green Salad For 2 With Light Lime Vinaigrette falls under the Salads 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.

Ireland'S Simple Green Salad For 2 With Light Lime Vinaigrette

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