Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing
The Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing is a vibrant and refreshing addition to your holiday table. Bursting with flavors, this salad combines crisp baby spinach, tart pomegranate seeds, and sweet apples, all beautifully topped with a creamy honey mustard dressing. This dish not only offers a delightful crunch from candied pecans but also brings a pop of color that will impress your guests. Perfect as a side for your festive turkey or as a standalone light meal, this salad is quick to prepare and packed with healthy nutrients. Make it the star of your holiday spread!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: Festive
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 (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 and dry the greens thoroughly.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and olive oil until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a large salad bowl, combine greens, pomegranate seeds, sliced apples, nuts, and drizzle the dressing over the top.
- Toss gently to combine and serve immediately for optimal freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the salad (approximately 210g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg