Description
A vibrant and refreshing Christmas Salad bursting with festive colors featuring mixed greens, juicy pomegranate seeds, creamy feta, crisp apples, and candied pecans tossed in a tangy balsamic vinaigrette.
Ingredients
6 cups mixed salad greens (such as spinach, arugula, and romaine)
1 apple, thinly sliced
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup candied pecans
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, sliced apple, pomegranate seeds, feta cheese, pecans, and red onion.
2. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.
4. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
5. Serve immediately and enjoy this colorful, festive side dish.
Notes
Substitute goat cheese for feta if preferred.
Add sliced avocado or dried cranberries for extra richness.
Make the dressing ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Christmas salad, holiday salad, pomegranate feta salad, festive side dish