Description
Celebrate the holiday season with this vibrant Christmas Salad featuring fresh greens, juicy fruits, and crunchy nuts, all brought together by a delightful homemade honey mustard dressing. This dish is not only visually stunning but also bursts with flavors that perfectly balance sweet and tangy notes. Ideal for festive gatherings or as a refreshing side dish, this salad is sure to impress your guests and become a staple at every holiday table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups baby spinach or mixed greens
- 1 cup fresh pomegranate seeds
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (or dried cranberries)
- 1 medium apple, thinly sliced (Gala or Granny Smith)
- ½ cup candied pecans or walnuts
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and dry the baby spinach or mixed greens. Place in a large mixing bowl.
- Add pomegranate seeds, cranberries, apple slices, and nuts to the bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss with salad tongs until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg