Irish Flag Salad

  Salads

Pleasing and patriotic, this salad features green spinach, orange fruit and white cheese, mimicking the colors in the national flag of Ireland. It’s a refreshing starter to any meal.

Irish Flag Salad

Average Rating: 4

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
  • 2 medium pears, thinly sliced
  • 2 medium oranges, peeled and sectioned
  • 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios

  • DRESSING:
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • 1. Divide spinach among four plates; top with pears, oranges, cheese and pistachios.
  • 2. Whisk the dressing ingredients; drizzle over salads. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 212 calories, 13g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 232mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
2 fat, 1 vegetable, 1 fruit.

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