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by Sandyon Feb 22, 2019 (updated Mar 16, 2021)
A patriotic Irish Flag Spinach Salad Recipe (colors of Ireland flag) with fresh spinach, oranges, pears, and a tangy salad dressing!
This time of year, I can’t help but think of Irish food. And Irish colors and shamrocks. That is because I’m married to an Irishman, and I have Irish children. So, thus this fantasticIrish Flag Spinach Salad Recipe.
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Irish Flag Spinach Salad
We’re also BIG salad lovers, so this Irish Flag Salad is big on our list of favorites. Plus, it’s a fun salad to serve company this time of year. [Think St. Patrick’s Day coming up in a few weeks!]
Fresh ingredients for spinach salad:
- Spinach
- Oranges
- Pears
- Feta cheese
- Pistachio nuts
- Fresh basil
- Plus a fabulous dressing
A delicious start to your Irish meal!
Irish Spinach Salad Recipe
- In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients!
- In a large salad bowl, layer spinach, pears and oranges, feta cheese, pistachio, basil, and dressing. Toss and serve cold!
It’s that easy!
Hosting in 1999
Thinking back to serving company, I came across this lovely photo of Paul and me getting ready to serve our guests.
Remember the days on Instagram when everyone added subpar photos (you know, not perfect) of in the moment, when you’re actually living life? That’s what I love about my Instagram stories … they are pretty true to what is happening that day. With a few photos or recipes linked in … I often add old photos (like this) to my Instagram stories.
But this salad! It’s fresh and yummy and so colorful!
Anyway, this is us. I don’t know who took this pic of Paul and me in our #2 house. Man, did I love this kitchen. And I wonder what I had taped to my kitchen cabinet. HA. I really wish I could zoom in on that. Looks like a big salad in the white bowl, or maybe pasta since there’s a big pot on the stove.
This was around 1999, I’m thinking.Wow, 20 years ago!
More St. Patrick party salads to serve:
- Irish Pub Salad
- Thai Chicken Fettucini Pasta Salad (great presentation, but not Irish)
- Roasted Beet and Yam Salad with Balsamic Glaze and Blood Orange
- Bacon Beet & Spinach Salad with Blue
- How to Make the Best Potato Salad
All about hospitality
What I learned years ago about hospitality was to make people feel seen. To make them feel valued, loved, included.
I also learned to never expect anything in return … just keep inviting, including, loving, and welcoming people into my life.
That is what hospitality is.
It’s truly not just a dinner party.
Friends, I challenge you to host a dinner soon. It doesn’t have to be fancy, or even ‘holiday’ related!
Possibly start off the meal with this light starter salad?
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Prep Time: 15 minutes mins
Total Time: 15 minutes mins
Yield: 4
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Ingredients
Salad
- 2 oranges, cut into slices or supremes
- 1 pear, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
- 1/4 cup roasted, chopped pistachios
- 1/4 cup fresh, chopped basil
- 4 heaping handfuls of spinach
Dressing
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/3 Tbsp orange juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tbsp lime juice
- Salt to taste
Cuisine: Irish
Course: Salad
Author: Sandy / Reluctant Entertainer
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originally published on Feb 22, 2019 (last updated Mar 16, 2021)
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Diane —Reply
Made this salad for St Patrick’s Day dinner and it was a hit!Laureen Hay —Reply
Made this salad for the family St Patrick’s Day dinner to rave reviews!
I substituted an Asian Apple Pear for the pears as they are not in season now and it was delicious. Will definitley make this refreshing tasty salad again 😋Mary Esteban —Reply
It turned out perfect. I followed the recipe , including the dressing but doubled the whole thing for a crowd. I used crumbled goat cheese instead of feta, and added 2 granny Smith apples .
It was a big hit. I was surprised how quick and easy it was. I used all fresh ingredients, as for the oranges, I used 5 cutie mandarins .
Delicious!Cindy Adams —Reply
You inspire me to Enjoy having people over more and stress less about my home’s imperfections! It really is about loving people and feeding them – not just food- but acceptance and warmth and love.
Is that wallpaper behind your stove and along wall under cabinets?!? It looks like the same wallpaper I loved so so much in our dining room 1998-2015, that my daughter insisted must come down during our 2015 remodel!Sandy —
It is … and I LOVED that wallpaper so much. It was a really popular print, and we eventually remodeled that kitchen and took it down in 2003! :)
Cindy Frank —Reply
Looks amazing!! Love the photo of you and Paul!!!
