Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with our Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing. This vibrant salad combines fresh greens, sweet pomegranate seeds, tart cranberries, and crisp apple slices, all drizzled with a luscious honey mustard dressing. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this dish offers a refreshing counterpoint to heavier meals while providing a healthy boost of vitamins. With its colorful presentation and delightful flavor profile, this salad will become a staple on your holiday table. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, it’s easily customizable to suit any palate or dietary preference. Make your festive feast memorable with this delicious addition!
Ingredients
- Baby spinach or mixed greens
- Pomegranate seeds
- Fresh cranberries (or dried)
- Apple (Gala or Granny Smith)
- Candied pecans or walnuts
- Feta cheese (optional)
- Red onion (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and dry the greens thoroughly. Slice the apple thinly.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and olive oil until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the greens, pomegranate seeds, cranberries, and sliced apple. Add nuts and cheese if desired.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg