Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing
This Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing is a festive and vibrant dish perfect for holiday gatherings. The combination of fresh greens, crunchy roasted nuts, and sweet-tart pomegranate arils creates a delightful flavor profile that will brighten any table. Topped with a tangy honey mustard dressing, this salad serves as both a nutritious side and a centerpiece that complements various main dishes. Easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, it’s a must-try addition to your holiday repertoire, ensuring everyone leaves the table satisfied.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups raw walnuts
- 1/2 cup shelled pumpkin seeds
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 2 cups Frisée
- 1–2 apples or pears, chopped
- 2 avocados, sliced
- 2 cups pomegranate arils
- 1 cup crumbled blue cheese, feta, or goat cheese
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic 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 for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, toss walnuts and pumpkin seeds with honey (or maple syrup), chipotle chili powder, and salt. Spread on the baking sheet and roast for about 15 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, avocado slices, chopped apples or pears, pomegranate arils, and the roasted nuts.
- For the dressing, mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, fig preserves, orange zest, and orange juice in a jar. Shake until combined.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg