Description
The Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing is a festive masterpiece that brightens up any holiday gathering. This vibrant salad combines fresh greens, crisp apples, tart cranberries, and crunchy nuts, all drizzled with a delectable homemade honey mustard dressing. Perfect as a side dish or a light meal, this salad not only delights the palate but also adds a splash of color to your holiday table. With its sweet and tangy flavors, it captures the essence of the season and is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups baby spinach or mixed greens
- 1 cup fresh pomegranate seeds
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (or dried)
- 1 medium apple, thinly sliced
- ½ cup candied pecans or walnuts
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup olive oil
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and olive oil until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a large serving bowl, add the greens and top with pomegranate seeds, cranberries, sliced apple, and candied nuts.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg