Shamrock Salad

Celebrate the vibrant flavors of spring with this Shamrock Salad, a refreshing, green-packed dish bursting with freshness and crunch. This nutrient-rich recipe combines baby spinach, peppery arugula, and hints of fresh parsley and mint to create a bright and aromatic base. Crisp cucumber, creamy avocado, and the natural sweetness of green bell pepper enhance the texture, while finely sliced green onions add a delicate bite. The homemade tangy lemon-honey dressing, paired with olive oil and a hint of garlic, ties it all together for a perfectly balanced flavor profile. Ready in just 20 minutes, this no-cook, healthy salad is perfect as a zesty side dish or a light, wholesome meal. Ideal for anyone searching for "fresh green salad recipe" or "spring-inspired salads," this dish is a must-try for fans of easy, refreshing meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Baby spinach leaves
• 2 cups Arugula leaves
• 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup Fresh mint leaves
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 large Avocado
• 1 medium Green bell pepper
• 2 stalks Green onions
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 4 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 small Garlic clove
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and gently pat dry the baby spinach leaves, arugula leaves, parsley, and mint. Set them aside in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Peel the cucumber (if desired) and slice it into thin rounds. Add the slices to the salad bowl.

Step 3

Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh out. Dice the avocado into bite-sized pieces and add it to the bowl.

Step 4

Core and dice the green bell pepper into small cubes and add them to the other ingredients.

Step 5

Finely slice the green onions and sprinkle them over the salad mixture.

Step 6

Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, minced garlic clove, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake until fully emulsified.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine without breaking apart the avocado.

Step 8

Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or light meal. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(931.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1017.5

Total Fat 87.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1312.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 60.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.1g	0%
Total Sugars 21.2g
Protein 15.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 496.2mg	0%
Iron 13.3mg	0%
Potassium 2997.5mg	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: 72.2%

Protein: 5.7%

Carbs: 22.1%