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Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing

Delicious Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing Magic

This Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing is a vibrant, healthy addition to your festive table, combining fresh greens, juicy apples, and a zesty dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Fresh Greens (arugula or spinach) Mixed greens for varied texture and flavor
  • 2 medium Crisp Apples Granny Smith or other firm varieties
  • 1 cup Pomegranate Seeds For sweet bursts of flavor
  • 1 cup Crunchy Nuts (walnuts or pecans) Or substitute with sunflower seeds for nut-free option
For the Honey Mustard Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Honey Use different varieties for unique flavors
  • 1 tablespoon Mustard (Dijon or whole grain) Customize dressing’s tanginess
  • 4 tablespoons Olive Oil Use high-quality for best taste
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar Can substitute with lemon juice

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • whisk
  • salad spinner

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse your fresh greens thoroughly under cold water, then spin dry or pat with a clean towel.
  2. Core and slice your chosen apples into thin wedges, sprinkling them lightly with lemon juice.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cleaned greens, apple slices, pomegranate seeds, and crunchy nuts.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey, mustard, olive oil, and apple cider vinegar until smooth.
  5. Drizzle the honey mustard dressing over the salad, then toss gently to coat all ingredients.
  6. Serve the salad immediately or let it chill in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to enhance flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, store the dressing separately until ready to serve. You can garnish with extra pomegranate seeds for a beautiful finish.

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