Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing to Brighten Your Feast

Enjoy a vibrant Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing that's customizable, quick to prepare, and healthy, perfect for holiday gatherings.

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Prep Time 15

Resting Time 5

Total Time 20

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salads

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad Base

4 cups Fresh Greens (mix of spinach and arugula)
2 medium Crisp Apples or substitute pears
1 cup Pomegranate Seeds

For the Nuts

1/2 cup Walnuts or Pecans or sunflower seeds for nut-free diets

For the Dressing

3 tablespoons Honey Mustard or swap honey for maple syrup for vegan version
4 tablespoons Olive Oil high-quality oil recommended
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

Optional Ingredients

1/2 cup Cheese (Feta or Goat Cheese) crumbled
1 cup Citrus Segments like orange or grapefruit

Equipment

Salad Spinner
large bowl
small bowl
Whisk
tongs

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Wash and dry fresh greens thoroughly. Combine spinach and arugula in a large bowl. Core and slice apples into thin wedges, toss gently with the greens. Sprinkle pomegranate seeds over the top.
Chop chosen nuts and sprinkle over the salad mix for added texture and flavor.
In a small bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, and olive oil until smooth; adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
Drizzle dressing over the salad base and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly. Let sit for 5 minutes.
Transfer salad to a serving platter. Optionally, crumble cheese over the top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Dress the salad just before serving to maintain crispness. Use lemon juice on apple slices to prevent browning.

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