Description
Juicy Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing is a delightful addition to your holiday festivities. Bursting with vibrant flavors, this salad features a colorful mix of fresh greens, crunchy toasted nuts, juicy fruits, and rich cheese, all brought together by a zesty honey mustard dressing. Perfect as a festive side dish or a light main course, it not only pleases the palate but also adds a stunning visual element to your holiday table. Easy to prepare and make-ahead friendly, this salad ensures you spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the company of loved ones during the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups walnuts, raw and unsalted
- ½ cup pumpkin seeds, unshelled
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine walnuts and pumpkin seeds with honey (or maple syrup), chipotle powder, and salt. Spread on the baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes until toasted.
- In a large salad bowl, add mixed greens and frisée. Top with diced apples or pears, sliced avocados, pomegranate seeds, toasted nuts, and crumbled cheese.
- For the dressing: Combine all ingredients in a glass jar and shake well. Drizzle over the salad just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg