Irish Flag Clementine Cucumber Salad Recipe
A vibrant and refreshing Irish Flag Clementine Cucumber Salad featuring fresh greens, juicy clementines, crisp mini cucumbers, creamy avocado, tangy goat cheese, and crunchy pistachios, dressed with a sweet and tangy honey white balsamic dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or a colorful side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook, assembly
- Cuisine: Irish-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 10 cups clean mixed greens
- 6 medium clementines, peeled, halved, and sliced into ¼-inch slices
- 2–3 medium-size 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
- ¼ cup white balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the salad base: Place the 10 cups of clean mixed greens in a large bowl or arrange them neatly on a large serving platter to create the foundation for the salad.
- Add the fresh fruit and vegetables: Top the greens with the sliced clementines, thinly sliced mini cucumbers, white onion slices, and avocado slices, distributing them evenly for a colorful presentation.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle 2-3 tablespoons of the honey white balsamic dressing lightly over the salad and toss gently to coat the ingredients without bruising the delicate slices.
- Finish with toppings: Sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese and salted roasted pistachios evenly over the top, then season with freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve immediately and provide extra dressing on the side.
Notes
- Use fresh, firm mixed greens to maintain crispness and color contrast.
- Mini cucumbers can be substituted with English cucumbers for a milder flavor.
- For a vegan version, omit goat cheese or substitute with a plant-based cheese alternative.
- The salad is best served fresh, but components can be prepped in advance and assembled just before serving.
- Adjust dressing quantity to taste to avoid overdressing the salad and preventing sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
Keywords: Irish flag salad, clementine cucumber salad, fresh greens salad, healthy salad, vegetarian salad, citrus salad
