Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing
A refreshing and vibrant salad bursting with flavors, perfect for the festive season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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
- 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 and spin dry greens, then chop and slice the apple and onion.
- In a small bowl, combine honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and olive oil. Whisk until smooth.
- In a large salad bowl, toss the prepared greens with pomegranate seeds, cranberries, apple slices, and nuts.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Sprinkle feta cheese and red onion on top, if using.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh; store leftover salad without dressing in an airtight container for 1-2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
