Irelands Simple Green Salad For 2 With Light Lime Vinaigrette Recipes

SIMPLE GREEN SALAD AND VINAIGRETTE DRESSING

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.

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

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.

VINAIGRETTE FOR GREEN SALAD

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.

MIXED GREENS WITH LIME VINAIGRETTE

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.

GREEN SALAD WITH CREAMY MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE

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.

LIME VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place first 6 ingredients in blender. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream.