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Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing

A festive and delightful salad featuring fresh greens, crisp apple slices, pomegranate seeds, and a sweet-tangy honey mustard dressing, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Holiday
Servings 6 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

Salad Base

  • 4 cups baby spinach or mixed greens Use fresh greens for best texture.
  • 1 cup fresh pomegranate seeds Choose firm and juicy seeds.
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries Dried cranberries can be used as well.
  • 1 medium apple Thinly sliced (Gala or Granny Smith recommended).
  • ½ cup candied pecans or walnuts Use real butter for better flavor.
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese Optional based on preference.
  • ¼ cup red onion Thinly sliced, optional.

Honey Mustard Dressing

  • 2 tablespoons honey Use more or less based on sweetness preference.
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard Smooth Dijon works best.
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar Provides acidity to balance flavors.
  • ¼ cup olive oil Slowly stream in while whisking to emulsify.
  • to taste Salt and pepper Adjust to personal preference.

Instructions
 

Prepare the Salad

  • Wash the baby spinach or mixed greens and spin or pat dry.
  • Thinly slice the apple and toss with lemon juice if not serving immediately.
  • Place pomegranate seeds, cranberries, and red onion in separate small bowls.

Make the Honey Mustard Dressing

  • In a small bowl, whisk together honey and Dijon mustard until smooth.
  • Add apple cider vinegar and whisk again.
  • Slowly stream in olive oil while whisking until the dressing is glossy.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • For a very smooth dressing, blend or shake in a jar until emulsified.

Assemble the Salad

  • Place greens in a large bowl and add half of the pomegranate seeds and cranberries.
  • Drizzle half of the dressing and toss gently to coat.
  • Top with apple slices, candied nuts, and crumbled feta.
  • Sprinkle with remaining pomegranate seeds and cranberries and serve immediately.

Notes

For best texture, assemble the salad just before serving. Store leftover dressing in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 120mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10g
Keyword Christmas Salad, Festive Salad, Healthy Salad, Holiday Recipe, Honey Mustard Dressing
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