Delicious Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing Bliss

A vibrant Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing that captures the spirit of celebration with its mix of fresh greens, apples, and pomegranate seeds.

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings: 4 servings

Course: APPETIZERS

Cuisine: American

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

4 cups Fresh Greens A mix of spinach, arugula, and kale
2 medium Crisp Apples Sliced; can substitute with pears
1 cup Pomegranate Seeds Can use dried cranberries if unavailable
1/2 cup Nuts (Walnuts or Pecans) Or use pumpkin seeds for nut-free option

For the Honey Mustard Dressing

3 tablespoons Honey Adjust to taste
2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
1/4 cup Olive Oil Use high-quality for best flavor
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Pepper

Equipment

mixing bowl
whisk
knife
cutting board

Method

Preparation

Wash the fresh greens thoroughly and chop them into bite-sized pieces.
Core and slice the apples.
Remove the seeds from the pomegranate to reveal the seeds.

Making the Dressing

Whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, and olive oil until well blended.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Combine Salad

In a large mixing bowl, toss the greens, sliced apples, pomegranate seeds, and nuts together.
Pour the dressing over and toss until evenly coated.

Serve

Garnish with extra pomegranate seeds and nuts. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 5mg

Notes

For added richness, sprinkle some crumbled feta or goat cheese on top before serving. Store leftover dressing separately to maintain freshness.

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