Description
The Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing is a vibrant and festive addition to your holiday table. Bursting with fresh flavors and delightful textures, this salad combines tender greens, juicy fruits, and crunchy nuts, all brought together by a tangy homemade honey mustard dressing. Perfect for Christmas dinners, potlucks, or as a refreshing side dish throughout winter, this salad is not only delicious but also visually appealing. Impress your guests with this easy-to-make recipe that will elevate any festive gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 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 the baby spinach or mixed greens and pat dry.
- Thinly slice the apple and rinse the cranberries if using fresh.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large serving bowl, layer the greens, pomegranate seeds, cranberries, apple slices, nuts, feta cheese (if using), and red onion (if using).
- Drizzle the honey mustard dressing over the salad and toss gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 8mg