Description
A refreshing and visually stunning Irish Flag Clementine Cucumber Salad featuring fresh greens, sweet clementines, crisp mini cucumbers, creamy avocado, tangy goat cheese, and crunchy pistachios, all dressed lightly with a honey white balsamic dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or a vibrant side dish.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 10 cups clean mixed salad greens
- 6 medium clementines, peeled, halved and cut into ¼-inch slices
- 2-3 medium mini cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 medium ripe avocado, cored, halved, peeled and sliced into ¼-inch slices
- ¼ medium white onion, thinly sliced vertically
- ⅓ cup crumbled goat cheese
- ⅓ cup salted, roasted pistachios, shelled
Honey White Balsamic Dressing
- Honey
- White balsamic vinegar
- Olive oil
- Salt (to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the greens and toppings: Place the 10 cups of clean mixed greens in a large bowl or arrange them neatly on a large serving platter as the base of the salad.
- Add clementines and cucumber: Top the greens evenly with the 6 medium clementines sliced into quarters and the 2-3 thinly sliced mini cucumbers, distributing them for an even spread of color and flavor.
- Add avocado and onion slices: Arrange the ¼-inchly sliced avocado halves and thinly sliced white onion vertically over the salad to add creaminess and a mild onion bite.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle 2-3 tablespoons of honey white balsamic dressing lightly over the salad, then toss gently to combine all ingredients without bruising the delicate fruits and vegetables.
- Garnish and season: Sprinkle ⅓ cup crumbled goat cheese and ⅓ cup salted roasted pistachios over the salad for texture and tang. Finish with freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve: Pass additional honey white balsamic dressing at the table for guests to add more if desired. Serve immediately for the freshest flavors.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe clementines for optimal sweetness and juiciness.
- Mini cucumbers can be substituted with English cucumbers if preferred.
- The salad is best served immediately to maintain the crispness of the greens and freshness of the avocado.
- For a vegan variation, omit the goat cheese or substitute with a plant-based cheese.
- Adjust the amount of honey in the dressing depending on your sweetness preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Irish
