Description
Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing is a vibrant and refreshing dish that will elevate your holiday gatherings. This festive salad features a delightful combination of baby spinach, pomegranate seeds, and cranberries, all topped with a homemade honey mustard dressing that adds the perfect balance of sweetness and tang. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, it’s an easy yet impressive addition to any meal—whether you’re hosting a Christmas dinner or bringing a dish to a potluck. With its colorful presentation and nutritious ingredients, this salad will surely be a hit with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups baby spinach or mixed greens
- 1 cup fresh pomegranate seeds
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (or dried)
- 1 medium apple, thinly sliced
- ½ cup candied pecans or walnuts
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and drain the baby spinach or mixed greens, placing them in a mixing bowl.
- Add pomegranate seeds, cranberries, apple slices, and candied nuts to the greens.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until well coated.
- Serve immediately for maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 7mg