Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing
A colorful and festive salad perfect for holiday tables, combining sweet and tart flavors with crunchy textures.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian, Vegan (if cheese is omitted and honey replaced with maple syrup)
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 (such as a 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
- Wash and dry the baby spinach or mixed greens.
- Place greens into a large salad bowl.
- Add pomegranate seeds, cranberries, thin apple slices, and red onion if using.
- Sprinkle candied nuts and crumbled feta on top.
- In a small bowl or jar, add honey, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar.
- Slowly whisk in olive oil until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Just before serving, pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
Notes
Make the dressing ahead and store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Store salad ingredients separately if possible.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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