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Pomegranate Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing

Pomegranate Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Magic

Experience the festive delight of Pomegranate Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing, featuring vibrant greens and crunchy toppings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Salad Greens A mix of spring greens or baby lettuce
  • 1 cup Pomegranate Seeds Fresh arils
  • 2 medium Avocados Ripe but firm
  • 1 cup Walnuts Toasted for flavor enhancement
  • 1/2 cup Pumpkin Seeds Raw, unsalted
  • 2 medium Apples Honeycrisp or Granny Smith
  • 1 cup Endive Thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Blue Cheese Tangy cheese; goat cheese is a substitute
For the Dressing
  • 1/3 cup Olive Oil Extra virgin
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Raw honey for texture
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Adds depth
  • 1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar Or red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Fig Preserves Can substitute with honey
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest Fresh zest
  • 2 tablespoons Orange Juice Fresh-squeezed
  • 1/4 teaspoon Chipotle Powder Adjust to taste

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • whisk
  • Serving Platter

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  2. In a bowl, combine walnuts and pumpkin seeds with honey and chipotle powder. Mix until well-coated and spread on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, fig preserves, orange zest, and orange juice. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Wash and dry salad greens and endive. Slice the endive finely. In a large bowl, combine the greens, sliced apples, avocados, pomegranate seeds, and cooled candied nuts.
  5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until well coated.
  6. Transfer to a serving platter, sprinkle with blue cheese, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Dress just before serving for optimal freshness. Adjust dressing sweetness or acidity to taste.

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