Description
Bring festive flair to your holiday gatherings with this vibrant Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing. Bursting with color and flavor, this refreshing salad features a mix of seasonal greens, sweet fruits, and crunchy nuts, all tied together by a delectable honey mustard vinaigrette. With its quick preparation time and versatility in ingredients, it’s perfect not only for Christmas but also for any winter celebration. Impress your guests with this nutritious and delicious dish that pairs wonderfully with traditional holiday meals or stands alone as a light appetizer.
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
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar. Gradually add olive oil while whisking until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a large bowl, combine baby spinach or mixed greens with pomegranate seeds, cranberries, sliced apple, and candied nuts. Add optional feta cheese and red onion if desired.
- Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and gently toss until evenly coated. Transfer to a serving bowl.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg