Description
This Christmas Salad is a festive and colorful addition to your holiday table. It combines mixed greens with a variety of fruits, nuts, and cheese, all tossed in a tangy balsamic dressing. Perfect for a Christmas dinner or any winter gathering.
Ingredients
Mixed Greens:
6 cups
Pomegranate Seeds:
1 cup
Orange Segments:
1 cup
Red Apple Slices:
1 cup
Dried Cranberries:
1/2 cup
Candied Pecans:
1/2 cup
Feta Cheese:
1/2 cup, crumbled
Red Onion:
1/4 cup, thinly sliced
Olive Oil:
1/4 cup
Balsamic Vinegar:
2 tablespoons
Honey:
1 tablespoon
Dijon Mustard:
1 teaspoon
Salt:
to taste
Black Pepper:
to taste
Instructions
- Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Salad: In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, red apple slices, orange segments, red onion, and dried cranberries. Drizzle half of the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
- Finishing: Top the salad with pomegranate seeds, candied pecans, and crumbled feta cheese. Drizzle the remaining dressing just before serving and toss lightly. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute goat cheese for feta if preferred.
- For extra crunch, use toasted walnuts or almonds instead of candied pecans.
- This salad can be prepped a few hours ahead by storing the dressing separately and tossing before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg
