Description
Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing is a vibrant and festive dish, perfect for brightening any holiday gathering. This delightful salad combines fresh greens, juicy fruits, and crunchy nuts, all topped with a homemade honey mustard dressing that enhances its flavors.
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 (such as a Gala or Granny Smith)
- ½ cup candied pecans or walnuts
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the greens under cold water and pat dry.
- Thinly slice the apple and rinse the cranberries if using fresh ones.
- In a large bowl, combine the greens, apples, pomegranate seeds, cranberries, and nuts. Add feta cheese and red onion if desired.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg