Christmas salad recipe
A vibrant and refreshing Christmas salad, packed with festive colors and flavors from pomegranate, oranges, and pecans. Perfect as a light and elegant side dish for your holiday feast.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 8 cups Mixed greens
- 0.75 cup Pomegranate arils
- 0.5 cup Candied pecans
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese crumbled
- 1 medium Apple Gala or Fuji, thinly sliced
- 1 large Orange segmented
Maple-Dijon Dressing
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large salad bowl, gently combine the mixed greens, pomegranate arils, candied pecans, crumbled feta cheese, thinly sliced apple, and orange segments.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is well combined and emulsified.
- Just before serving, drizzle the Maple-Dijon dressing over the salad. Toss gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Serve immediately as a refreshing and festive side dish for your Christmas meal.
Notes
For best results, prepare the salad ingredients (chop fruits, make dressing) ahead of time and store them separately. Assemble and dress the salad just before serving to prevent the greens from wilting.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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