Description
This festive Christmas Salad combines fresh greens, colorful vegetables, and a sweet-tangy honey mustard dressing. It’s a refreshing and vibrant side dish perfect for holiday meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup sliced cucumber
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries or pomegranate seeds
- 1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or feta cheese (optional)
- For the dressing:
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare salad: In a large bowl, combine salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, cranberries, and nuts. Add cheese if desired.
- Make dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Toss salad: Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Serve: Serve immediately as a colorful and festive side dish.
Notes
For extra holiday flair, add sliced apples or pears. This salad pairs well with roasted meats or holiday casseroles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook, Tossed
- Cuisine: American, Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: christmas salad, honey mustard dressing, festive salad, holiday side dish