Juicy Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing
Juicy Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing is a festive delight that will brighten your holiday table. This vibrant salad combines toasted walnuts and pumpkin seeds with crisp greens, juicy fruits like apples and pomegranates, and creamy cheese, all brought together by a zesty honey mustard dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1½ cups raw walnuts
- ½ cup pumpkin seeds
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 2 cups frisée leaves
- 1–2 diced apples or pears
- 2 sliced avocados
- 2 cups pomegranate seeds
- 1 cup crumbled cheese (blue, feta, or goat)
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup balsamic or apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fig jam
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Chili flakes, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss walnuts and pumpkin seeds with honey and chipotle powder in a mixing bowl. Spread on the baking sheet and toast for about 15 minutes until fragrant.
- In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens and frisée. Top with diced fruits, sliced avocados, pomegranate seeds, nuts, and cheese.
- To make the dressing, mix all ingredients in a sealed jar and shake well.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg