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Irish Flag Clementine Cucumber Salad

A bright and refreshing salad featuring clementines, cucumbers, avocado, and goat cheese, perfect for warm gatherings or a light lunch.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Irish
Calories: 230
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 10 cups clean greens Use seasonal greens that are crisp and vibrant.
  • 6 medium clementines Peeled, halved, and cut into ¼-inch slices.
  • 2-3 medium mini cucumbers Sliced thin.
  • 1 medium ripe avocado Cored, halved, peeled, and sliced into quarters.
  • ¼ medium white onion Thinly sliced vertically.
Dressings and Toppings
  • ⅓ cup crumbled goat cheese Can substitute with feta if needed.
  • ⅓ cup salted, roasted pistachios Shelled; can substitute with walnuts or almonds.
  • 2-3 tablespoons Honey White Balsamic Dressing Adjust according to taste.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash your greens thoroughly and dry them well to avoid a soggy salad.
  2. Segment your clementines carefully to retain juicy bites without the membrane.
  3. Slice the cucumbers and onions thinly to enhance texture.
Assembly
  1. Arrange the clean greens in a large bowl or on a serving platter.
  2. Layer on the clementine slices, followed by the thinly sliced cucumbers, white onion, and avocado.
  3. Drizzle lightly with Honey White Balsamic Dressing and toss gently to combine flavors.
  4. Top the salad with crumbled goat cheese, roasted pistachios, and a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper.
  5. Serve any leftover dressing on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 2gCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 8gSugar: 10g

Notes

For optimal freshness, keep the dressing separate until serving. Store avocados in a sealed container and consume pistachios within a week.

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