Greens Salad Shamrock Salad

Delight your taste buds with this vibrant and refreshing Greens Salad Shamrock Salad, a celebration of green in every bite! Packed with nutrient-rich baby spinach, peppery arugula, and a burst of freshness from parsley and mint leaves, this salad is as healthy as it is flavorful. Crisp cucumber, tart green apple, and a sprinkle of toasted pumpkin seeds add layers of texture and taste, while a zesty homemade dressing of lemon juice, olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard ties it all together beautifully. Perfect as a light lunch or a standout side dish, this stunning green salad is ready in just 15 minutes and offers a lively mix of flavors with every forkful. Whether you're looking for a quick healthy meal or a St. Patrick's Day-inspired dish, this shamrock-themed salad is sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups baby spinach
• 2 cups arugula
• 1 cup fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves
• 1 medium English cucumber
• 1 medium green apple
• 2 stalks green onions
• 0.25 cup pumpkin seeds
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the baby spinach and arugula. Place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Roughly chop the parsley and mint leaves. Add them to the salad bowl.

Step 3

Slice the English cucumber into thin rounds or half-moons, depending on your preference, and add them to the bowl.

Step 4

Core and thinly slice the green apple, leaving the skin on for extra color and nutrition. Add the slices to the salad.

Step 5

Thinly slice the green onions and sprinkle them over the salad.

Step 6

Toast the pumpkin seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently until they are slightly golden and fragrant. Let them cool for a minute, then add them to the salad.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is well emulsified.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy this vibrant, fresh salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	916.6 grams (916.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	853

Total Fat 61.10g	78%
Saturated Fat 8.80g	44%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.20g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1460mg	63%
Total Carbohydrate 69.70g	25%
Dietary Fiber 19.70g	70%
Total Sugars 36.20g
Protein 22.70g	45%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 552mg	42%
Iron 18mg	97%
Potassium 2083mg	44%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.8%

Protein: 9.9%

Carbs: 30.3%