Description
Experience the joy of the holiday season with our Juicy Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing. This festive dish is a vibrant medley of fresh greens, juicy fruits, and toasted nuts, all brought together by a zesty honey mustard dressing that adds a delightful tang. Perfect for any holiday table, this salad serves as an impressive side or a light main course that will please everyone. With its combination of sweet and savory flavors, it’s not just nutritious but also easy to prepare in under 30 minutes. Impress your guests and elevate your gatherings with this colorful and healthy option that embodies the spirit of Christmas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups walnuts, raw and unsalted
- ½ cup pumpkin seeds, unshelled
- ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon chipotle powder
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 2 cups frisée leaves
- 1–2 apples or pears, diced
- 2 avocados, sliced
- 2 cups pomegranate seeds
- 1 cup crumbled cheese (blue, feta, or goat cheese)
- 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
- 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, chipotle powder, and salt. Spread on the baking sheet and toast for 15 minutes.
- In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens and frisée. Top with diced fruit, sliced avocados, pomegranate seeds, and cooled nuts.
- For the dressing, shake all ingredients in a glass jar until combined.
- Drizzle dressing over salad just before serving and toss gently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg