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Festive Christmas Salad Recipe for a Joyful Holiday Table

This festive Christmas Salad is a colorful, refreshing dish perfect for holiday gatherings, featuring pomegranate and citrus.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 6 cups Mixed Greens Substitutions like baby spinach or arugula can be used.
  • 1 cup Pomegranate Seeds Use fresh seeds for best taste.
  • 2 medium Oranges Blood oranges or tangerines are good substitutions.
  • 1 cup Feta or Goat Cheese Crumbled vegan feta is a dairy-free option.
  • 1/2 cup Pecans or Walnuts Toast them for enhanced flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion Thinly sliced.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs Mint or parsley can be added for extra freshness.
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Extra virgin is recommended.
  • 2 tablespoons Honey or Maple Syrup Agave syrup works for a vegan alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar or Orange Juice Fresh orange juice boosts citrus notes.
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard Switch to whole grain mustard for a different texture.
  • Salt To taste.
  • Pepper To taste.

Equipment

  • Salad spinner
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse mixed greens under cold water and dry. Place greens in a large bowl as the base.
  2. Slice oranges into thin rounds and layer with pomegranate seeds, cheese, and red onion on the greens.
  3. Toast pecans or walnuts in a skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until golden. Let cool before adding to salad.
  4. Combine olive oil, honey, vinegar, and mustard in a bowl. Whisk until emulsified, then season with salt and pepper.
  5. Just before serving, toss the salad with dressing to coat evenly.
  6. Optionally, garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Dress the salad just before serving for the best flavor and texture. Store undressed salad in an airtight container for up to 24 hours.

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