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Christmas Salad

Brighten Your Holiday Table with This Festive Christmas Salad

This Christmas Salad is a refreshing, vegetarian-friendly side that brightens your holiday table with vibrant colors and flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Holiday
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Mixed greens Any salad mix or baby spinach will work
  • 1 large Fresh pomegranate arils Yields plenty from one large pomegranate
  • 1 Navel orange Slice into 'wreaths'
  • 1 cup Feta or goat cheese Use blue cheese for more flavor or omit for vegan
  • 1/2 cup Salted pistachios Swap for almonds or pecans if desired
  • 1/2 cup Walnuts Substitute with sunflower or pumpkin seeds for nut-free
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Freshly squeezed orange juice Choose ripe oranges for sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Replace with maple syrup for vegan
  • 1 tablespoon White wine vinegar Apple cider vinegar can be a substitute
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil Use extra virgin for best flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Smooth Dijon mustard Yellow mustard is a milder alternative
  • To taste Sea salt & pepper Adjust to your taste preferences

Equipment

  • Salad bowl
  • Jar
  • Salad spinner

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Christmas Salad
  1. In a large salad bowl, add a generous handful of mixed greens as the base. Rinse thoroughly under cold water and pat dry.
  2. Layer the mixed greens with slices of navel orange, arranging like festive wreaths. Sprinkle fresh pomegranate arils over the top.
  3. Crumble feta or goat cheese over the salad, then add salted pistachios and walnuts for crunch.
  4. In a jar, combine orange juice, honey, vinegar, olive oil, and mustard. Season with salt and pepper. Shake to emulsify.
  5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently with tongs and serve immediately.
  6. Store any remaining dressing in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 6gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Assemble your salad right before serving to maintain freshness. Use fresh ingredients and customize to your liking for the best results.

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