Ireland's Simple Green Salad for 2 With Light Lime Vinaigrette |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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My sister in law brought the following fresh salad (using organic produce from our local farmers' market) to a family function and I loved the simplicity. Her version was served with one of the Newman's Own brand store bought salad dressings. I modified it by intentionally omitting all the herbs. Try your favorite dressing, preferably a light vinaigrette. Anything too heavy will overpower the salad. Ingredients:
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 |
4 -5 cups fresh baby spinach leaves, rinsed and dried to remove excess moisture |
1 medium tomato, 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) |
Directions:
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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