Christmas Salad
A vibrant salad featuring mixed greens, pomegranate seeds, mandarin oranges, avocado, and candied walnuts, all brought together with a homemade honey mustard dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- For the Salad:
- 6 cups mixed salad greens (such as baby spinach, arugula, and romaine)
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1 cup mandarin orange segments (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup candied walnuts
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese (optional)
- For the Honey Mustard Dressing:
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing:
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until the dressing is well combined and emulsified. Set aside.
- Assemble the Salad:
- In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, pomegranate seeds, mandarin orange segments, avocado slices, and candied walnuts.
- If using, sprinkle the crumbled feta or goat cheese over the top.
- Dress the Salad:
- Drizzle the honey mustard dressing over the salad just before serving.
- Gently toss to ensure all ingredients are lightly coated with the dressing.
- Serve:
- Transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual plates.
- Enjoy immediately as a refreshing side dish to your holiday meal.
Notes
- Candied Walnuts:Â To make your own, toast walnut halves in a skillet over medium heat with a tablespoon of maple syrup and a pinch of cayenne pepper until caramelized and crunchy. Let them cool before adding to the salad.
- Variations:Â Feel free to substitute the mandarin oranges with sliced pears or apples, and the pomegranate seeds with dried cranberries for a different twist.
Find it online: https://recipe.newsvks.com/christmas-salad/