Description

The Juicy Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing is a vibrant and refreshing dish that adds a festive touch to your holiday table. Featuring a delightful mix of fresh greens, juicy fruits, creamy cheese, and toasted nuts, this salad is topped with a zesty honey mustard dressing that brings all the flavors together. Perfect as a light main course or an eye-catching side dish, it’s sure to impress your guests while being easy to prepare. With its colorful presentation and nutritious ingredients, this salad is not only delicious but also a healthy choice for your holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

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

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Toss walnuts and pumpkin seeds with honey (or maple syrup), chipotle powder, and salt. Spread on the baking sheet and toast for 15 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine mixed greens and frisée. Top with diced fruit, sliced avocados, pomegranate seeds, cooled nuts, and crumbled cheese.
For the dressing: Combine all dressing ingredients in a jar and shake until well mixed.
Drizzle dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
Calories: 350
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 220mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 20g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 8g
Cholesterol: 15mg