Ireland's Simple Green Salad for 2 with Light Lime Vinaigrette

Bright, zesty, and refreshingly simple, Ireland's Simple Green Salad for 2 with Light Lime Vinaigrette is the perfect go-to recipe for a quick and nourishing meal. Packed with fresh baby spinach, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy avocado, this vibrant salad is a symphony of flavors and textures. What makes it truly shine is the homemade light lime vinaigrette—a tangy blend of fresh lime juice, olive oil, a touch of honey or maple syrup, and Dijon mustard for a delightful balance of sweet and savory. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, this healthy, plant-based dish is ideal for busy weeknights, light lunches, or romantic dinners for two. Elevate your salad game with this easy-to-make, nutrient-rich recipe that’s as satisfying as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 cups Baby spinach leaves
• 2 cups Mixed salad greens
• 0.5 medium (sliced) Cucumber
• 8 pieces (halved) Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium (diced) Avocado
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
• 0.5 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

1. Wash and dry the baby spinach leaves and mixed salad greens thoroughly. Place them into a large salad bowl.

Step 2

2. Slice the cucumber into thin rounds and halve the cherry tomatoes. Add them to the bowl with the greens.

Step 3

3. Dice the avocado into bite-sized pieces and gently toss them into the salad bowl.

Step 4

4. To prepare the light lime vinaigrette, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey (or maple syrup), Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.

Step 5

5. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to ensure even coating without squishing the avocado.

Step 6

6. Divide the salad onto two plates or bowls and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(436.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	581.8

Total Fat 54.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 723.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 24.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.4g	0%
Total Sugars 11.0g
Protein 5.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 110.4mg	0%
Iron 3.3mg	0%
Potassium 1129.6mg	0%

*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: 80.3%

Protein: 3.5%

Carbs: 16.2%