Juicy Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing
Elevate your holiday meals with our Juicy Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing, a vibrant and flavorful dish thats sure to impress your guests. This salad combines crisp greens, creamy avocados, sweet apples, and crunchy nuts, all drizzled in a tangy honey mustard dressing. Bursting with color and texture, its not just a side dish but the star of your festive table. Perfect for family gatherings or potlucks, this versatile salad is easy to prepare and packed with nutrients, making it a delicious addition to any celebration.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Holiday
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups raw unsalted walnuts
- 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 2 cups frise leaves
- 1–2 diced apples or pears
- 2 sliced avocados
- 2 cups pomegranate seeds
- 1 cup crumbled cheese (blue, feta, or goat)
- 1/3 cup virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic or apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fig jam
- 2 teaspoons orange peel zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chili flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F (175C). Spread walnuts and pumpkin seeds on a baking sheet and roast for 10-15 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, fig jam, orange zest and juice, chipotle powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine greens and frise; add diced fruits and nuts along with crumbled cheese.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or chill before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg