Irelands Simple Green Salad For 2 With Light Lime Vinaigrette Recipes

SIMPLE GREEN SALAD WITH A CLASSIC VINAIGRETTE

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.

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.

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.

SIMPLE GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Boil or steam green beans until tender-crisp (hint: use a bit of salt in the water to make the beans their greenest).
• Meanwhile, add garlic and oil to medium-sized serving bowl.
• Mix.
• Once they're cooked, drain the beans and toss them in the olive oil& garlic mixture.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• If you can, let the salad sit for 30 minutes (or more) to let the flavours combine.
• Serve at desired temperature.
• Note: this salad is also very tasty with some finely chopped onion (preferably sweet) added with the garlic.
• You can also use a mix of greeen and yellow beans for additional colour.

GREEK GARDEN SALAD FOR 2

Steps:

• Combine first 7 ingredients in a large bowl.
• Just before serving add salad dressing and oregano and toss to coat.