Description
A vibrant salad combining fresh greens and fruits with a tangy honey mustard dressing, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups baby spinach or mixed greens
- 1 cup fresh pomegranate seeds
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (or dried cranberries)
- 1 medium apple, thinly sliced (such as a Gala or Granny Smith)
- ½ cup candied pecans or walnuts
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: Rinse the baby spinach or mixed greens thoroughly. Drain and set aside in a large salad bowl.
- Make the Honey Mustard Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and olive oil until well combined. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble the Salad: Layer the greens with pomegranate seeds, cranberries, sliced apples, and nuts. If preferred, add the crumbled feta cheese and thinly sliced red onion. Drizzle generously with the honey mustard dressing, tossing to ensure every ingredient receives a delightful coating.
Notes
Keep the salad vibrant by adding the dressing just before serving to avoid sogginess. Consider storing the dressing separately until ready to use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Christmas salad, honey mustard dressing, holiday recipes, healthy salad