Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing
Looking for a show-stopping salad to impress your guests this holiday season? Our Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing is a vibrant blend of fresh greens, juicy pomegranate seeds, tart cranberries, and crunchy nuts. This festive dish bursts with flavor and color, making it the perfect accompaniment to any holiday gathering or a delightful addition to your weeknight meals. Tossed in a homemade honey mustard vinaigrette, each bite is a celebration of taste and texture that will leave everyone wanting more. Easy to prepare and full of healthy ingredients, this salad is a must-try!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups baby spinach or mixed greens
- 1 cup fresh pomegranate seeds
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (or dried cranberries)
- 1 medium apple, thinly sliced
- ½ cup candied pecans or walnuts
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and olive oil until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine baby spinach or mixed greens with pomegranate seeds, cranberries, sliced apple, and nuts.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately for maximum freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg