Description
This vibrant Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing is the ultimate festive dish, perfect for holiday gatherings. Bursting with color and flavor, this salad features a delightful mix of fresh greens, creamy avocado, tart pomegranate arils, and crunchy candied nuts, all tossed in a sweet-tangy honey mustard dressing. Whether served as an elegant centerpiece or a refreshing side dish, this salad will impress your guests and elevate any holiday table. Its nutritious ingredients not only please the palate but also contribute to a guilt-free indulgence during the festive season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups raw walnuts
- ½ cup shelled pumpkin seeds
- ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 2 cups frisée lettuce
- 1–2 apples or pears, chopped
- 2 avocados, sliced
- 2 cups pomegranate arils
- 1 cup crumbled blue cheese, feta, or goat cheese
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fig preserves
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- Chili flakes, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss walnuts and pumpkin seeds with honey and chipotle powder; spread on the baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes until golden.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens and frisée. Top with chopped apples or pears, sliced avocado, pomegranate arils, and crumbled cheese.
- Shake together dressing ingredients in a jar. Drizzle over salad before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Festive
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg