Description
Elevate your holiday gatherings with this vibrant Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing. This festive dish combines fresh mixed greens, juicy pomegranate arils, crunchy candied walnuts and pumpkin seeds, and creamy cheese, all drizzled with a sweet-tangy honey mustard dressing. Perfect as a side or a light main course, this salad not only adds a burst of color to your table but also delivers a delightful balance of flavors and textures. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or bringing a dish to share, this salad is sure to impress your guests. Plus, it’s easy to prepare and can be customized with your favorite seasonal ingredients!
Ingredients
- Mixed greens
- Pomegranate arils
- Apples or pears
- Avocados
- Candied walnuts
- Candied pumpkin seeds
- Blue cheese or feta
- Honey mustard dressing (olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, fig preserves, orange zest, orange juice)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Toss walnuts and pumpkin seeds with honey and chipotle chili powder; spread on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes until golden, stirring halfway through. Cool.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, frisée lettuce, chopped apples (or pears), avocado slices, pomegranate arils, and crumbled cheese.
- For the dressing, mix olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, fig preserves, orange zest, and juice in a jar; shake well.
- Just before serving, drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg