Description
Experience the festive joy of the Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing, a vibrant and refreshing addition to your holiday table. This delightful salad combines colorful greens, juicy fruits, and crunchy nuts, all drizzled with a sweet and tangy honey mustard dressing that ties everything together. Perfect for Christmas gatherings or as a light lunch option, this salad not only looks stunning but is also packed with flavor and nutrients. Impress your guests with this elegant yet easy-to-make dish that captures the essence of the season.
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
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup olive oil
Instructions
- Wash the greens thoroughly and slice the apple.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar. Gradually add olive oil while whisking until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine greens, pomegranate seeds, cranberries, apple slices, and nuts. Drizzle the dressing over top.
- Toss gently until well-coated and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg