Description

Delight in the flavors of the season with this vibrant Christmas Salad featuring a delectable Honey Mustard Dressing. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this salad combines fresh greens, juicy pomegranate arils, creamy avocado, and crunchy candied nuts, creating a dish that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. The sweet and tangy honey mustard dressing brings all the elements together, making this salad an impressive addition to your festive table. Whether you’re serving it at Christmas dinner or a New Year’s celebration, this colorful medley is sure to wow your guests.

Ingredients

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6 cups mixed greens
2 cups frisée lettuce
1–2 apples or pears, chopped
2 avocados, sliced
2 cups pomegranate arils
1 cup crumbled blue cheese, feta, or goat cheese
1½ cups raw walnuts
½ cup shelled pumpkin seeds
⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
¼ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup balsamic vinegar or apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon fig preserves
2 teaspoons orange zest
2 tablespoons orange juice
Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
Chili flakes, to taste
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Toss walnuts and pumpkin seeds with honey and chipotle chili powder; bake for 15 minutes until golden.
In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, chopped apples or pears, sliced avocado, and pomegranate arils. Top with candied nuts and crumbled cheese.
For the dressing, mix olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, fig preserves, orange zest/juice in a jar; shake well.
Just before serving, drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 240mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 8g
Cholesterol: 10mg