Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with this Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing, a colorful medley of fresh ingredients that will elevate your holiday gatherings. This delightful salad features a vibrant blend of crisp mixed greens, juicy pomegranate arils, and creamy avocado, all harmoniously drizzled with a sweet and tangy honey mustard dressing. It’s not just a salad; it’s a stunning centerpiece that embodies the flavors of the season. Perfect for Christmas dinners, potlucks, or any special occasion, each bite is a celebration of taste and texture that will leave your guests craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss the walnuts and pumpkin seeds with honey (or maple syrup), chipotle chili powder, and a pinch of salt. Spread the mixture evenly on the baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Stir once halfway through until the nuts are golden and toasted. Remove from the oven and spread the nuts in a single layer. Sprinkle with flaky salt and set aside to cool.
- In a large salad bowl, add the mixed greens and frisée. Top with chopped apples (or pears), sliced avocado, pomegranate arils, and crumbled cheese. Finally, sprinkle the cooled candied nuts over the salad.
- In a glass jar, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar (or apple cider vinegar), Dijon mustard, honey, fig preserves, orange zest, and orange juice. Season with kosher salt, black pepper, and chili flakes to taste. Shake well until the dressing is emulsified.
- Just before serving, drizzle the honey mustard dressing over the salad. Gently toss to combine all ingredients together. Serve immediately and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking/Chilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg