Description
This Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing is a festive delight that brings together a colorful array of fresh greens, creamy avocado, and juicy pomegranate arils. Topped with crunchy candied nuts and drizzled in a sweet-tangy dressing, this salad is the perfect addition to your holiday gatherings. Not only is it visually stunning, but it also packs a flavorful punch that will impress your guests. Whether served as an elegant individual portion or a communal family-style dish, this salad is a versatile showstopper that complements any holiday meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 2 avocados, sliced
- 2 cups pomegranate arils
- 1½ cups raw walnuts
- ½ cup shelled pumpkin seeds
- 1 cup crumbled blue cheese, feta, or goat cheese
- ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 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
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, sliced avocado, chopped apples or pears, pomegranate arils, and crumbled cheese.
- For the dressing, mix olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, fig preserves, orange zest, and juice in a jar; shake until emulsified.
- Just before serving, drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg