Description
The Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing is a festive delight that captures the essence of the holiday season in every bite. This vibrant salad features a medley of fresh greens, juicy fruits, and crunchy nuts, all harmoniously drizzled with a sweet and tangy honey mustard dressing. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as an elegant side dish, this salad not only adds color to your table but also provides a nutritious boost packed with vitamins and minerals. With its quick preparation time and customizable ingredients, you can easily adapt it to suit personal preferences or seasonal offerings. Impress your guests this holiday season with this delightful and healthful addition to your festive meals.
Ingredients
- Baby spinach or mixed greens
- Pomegranate seeds
- Fresh cranberries (or dried)
- Apple (Gala or Granny Smith)
- Candied pecans or walnuts
- Feta cheese (optional)
- Honey
- Dijon mustard
- Apple cider vinegar
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the greens thoroughly and slice the apple thinly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the baby spinach, pomegranate seeds, cranberries, sliced apple, candied nuts, feta cheese (if using), and red onion (if desired).
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until evenly coated.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg