Description
Delight your holiday gatherings with this vibrant Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing, a festive dish that combines fresh greens, sweet fruits, and crunchy nuts. Perfect for Christmas dinners or holiday parties, this salad is not only visually stunning but also bursting with flavor. The homemade honey mustard dressing elevates the dish, making it a must-have on your festive table. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this nutritious salad is easy to make and sure to impress your guests!
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
- Wash the greens thoroughly and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the pomegranate seeds, cranberries, sliced apple, and candied nuts to the bowl. Optionally include feta cheese and red onion.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately for maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 7mg