Description
Introducing the Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing, a vibrant and festive addition to your holiday table. This delightful salad combines fresh baby spinach or mixed greens with juicy pomegranate seeds, tart cranberries, and crunchy apple slices. Topped with candied pecans and optional feta cheese, it’s drizzled in a zesty honey mustard dressing that perfectly balances sweetness and tanginess. Whether enjoyed as a light main dish or served alongside your holiday favorites like roast turkey or ham, this salad is sure to impress your guests and elevate your festive meal.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups baby spinach or mixed greens
- 1 cup fresh pomegranate seeds
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (or dried cranberries)
- 1 medium apple, thinly sliced
- ½ cup candied pecans or walnuts
- Optional: ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- Optional: ¼ cup red onion
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash all fresh produce thoroughly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine baby spinach (or mixed greens), pomegranate seeds, cranberries, and sliced apples. Add feta cheese and red onion if desired.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour before serving for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg