Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing
A vibrant and festive salad featuring mixed greens, seasonal fruits, toasted nuts, and tangy goat cheese, all drizzled with a sweet and zesty honey mustard dressing. Perfect for holiday gatherings and easy to customize.
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, or baby kale)
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup candied pecans or walnuts, toasted
- 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta
- 1 apple, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)
- to taste salt and black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth and emulsified.
- Arrange mixed greens on a large serving platter or in a salad bowl.
- Scatter pomegranate seeds, dried cranberries, and thinly sliced apple evenly over the greens.
- Sprinkle toasted candied pecans or walnuts and crumbled goat cheese or feta on top.
- Drizzle the honey mustard dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately as a fresh, festive side dish.
Nutrition
Serving: 1peopleCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 180mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12g
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