Description
This Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing is a vibrant, festive dish that brings together fresh greens, juicy pomegranate arils, and creamy avocado for a delightful combination of flavors and textures. The sweet and tangy honey mustard dressing ties it all together, making it the perfect addition to any holiday gathering. Easy to prepare and customizable to your taste, this salad not only looks stunning on the table but also supports your wellness goals during the indulgent holiday season. With its colorful presentation and fresh ingredients, this salad is sure to impress your guests and be a standout at your festive meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 2 cups frisée lettuce
- 2 cups pomegranate arils
- 1–2 apples or pears, chopped
- 2 avocados, sliced
- 1½ cups raw walnuts
- ½ cup shelled pumpkin seeds
- ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1 cup crumbled blue cheese, feta, or goat cheese
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fig preserves
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- Chili flakes, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss walnuts and pumpkin seeds with honey or maple syrup, chipotle chili powder, and a pinch of salt. Spread on the baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through until golden.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, frisée lettuce, chopped apples or pears, sliced avocado, pomegranate arils, and cooled candied nuts.
- For the dressing: In a glass jar, mix olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, fig preserves, orange zest and juice; season with salt and pepper. Shake well.
- Drizzle dressing over salad just before serving and toss gently.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg