Description

This Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing is a festive and vibrant dish that will brighten up your holiday table. Combining fresh greens with juicy pomegranate arils, creamy avocado, and crunchy candied nuts, this salad offers a delightful medley of textures and flavors. The sweet and tangy honey mustard dressing ties everything together, making it an excellent choice for any holiday gathering. Plus, it’s easy to prepare, allowing you to focus on enjoying the festivities with your loved ones.

Ingredients

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1½ cups raw walnuts
½ cup shelled pumpkin seeds
⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
¼ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
6 cups mixed greens
2 cups frisée lettuce
1–2 apples or pears, chopped
2 avocados, sliced
2 cups pomegranate arils
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

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Toss walnuts and pumpkin seeds with honey and chipotle chili powder. Spread on the baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes until golden.
In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, frisée lettuce, chopped apples or pears, sliced avocado, pomegranate arils, and crumbled cheese.
Prepare the dressing by shaking olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, fig preserves, orange zest, and juice in a jar.
Just before serving, drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
Calories: 250
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 15mg