Three Quick and Easy St. Patrick’s Day Recipes

St. Patrick’s Day isn’t only for leprechauns, pots of gold and wearing green — it’s also the perfect excuse to eat your greens! And you’re in luck, we’ve compiled these delicious recipes to help you celebrate the holiday. Pinch yourself if you don’t make one of these tasty St. Patrick’s Day meals for dinner.

Roasted Pistachio-Crusted Salmon and Kale Salad

A fun twist on your typical salmon, this pistachio-encrusted fish takes your dinner menu to the next level without adding extra work. This crisp, fresh salad is a meal everyone will love.  

Ingredients:

2 medium-size golden beets

1/4 cup finely chopped unsalted pistachios, toasted

2 teaspoons grainy Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon lemon zest

1 (1 1/2-lb.) skin-on salmon fillet (about 1 1/2 inches thick)

7/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided

3/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

3 cups baby kale and spinach mix

1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion

Get the full recipe on Cooking Light.

Healthy Cabbage Coleslaw

This naturally sweet, healthy cabbage coleslaw is the perfect side dish or light lunch. Combining crunchy cabbage with spicy jalapeños creates a savory and nutritious salad that will have you and your family members coming back for seconds.

Ingredients:

Red and green cabbage

Carrots, shredded

Cilantro

Jalapeños

Green onion

Pepitas (roasted pumpkin seeds)

Toasted sliced almonds

Olive oil

Apple cider vinegar

Pure maple syrup, or sugar free for a healthier alternative

Garlic

Cayenne pepper

Salt and pepper, to taste

Get the full recipe on Ambitious Kitchen.

Spring Vegetable Shepard’s Pie

Using mashed cauliflower instead of potatoes on top gives shepherd’s pie twice the fiber and about a fourth of the carbs. Packed full of vegetables and lean turkey, this delicious pie is the perfect nutritious dinner to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.

Ingredients:

2 (12-oz.) package frozen riced cauliflower

1 (6.5-oz.) package light garlic-and-herb spreadable cheese

1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil

1 pound ground turkey (white and/or dark meat)

2 cups chopped carrots

1 3/4 cups chopped zucchini

1 cup pre-chopped yellow onion

1 cup frozen sweet peas

3/4 teaspoon kosher salt

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, plus more for garnish

1 1/2 cups unsalted chicken stock

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Get the full recipe on Cooking Light.