Description
Bright, colorful, and bursting with holiday flavor, this Festive Christmas Salad with Cranberry Honey Mustard is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy! 🌟🎄 Packed with fresh greens, cranberries, nuts, and a creamy homemade dressing, it’s a cheerful addition to any Christmas meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups mixed salad greens (spinach, arugula, or spring mix)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 apple, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
- 1/3 cup candied pecans or walnuts
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries (optional, for garnish)
- For the Cranberry Honey Mustard Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons cranberry juice
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large serving bowl, combine the mixed greens, dried cranberries, sliced apple, red onion, crumbled cheese, and nuts.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, cranberry juice, vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth and emulsified.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to coat.
- Garnish with fresh cranberries for a festive touch and enjoy!
Notes
💡 Tip: For extra flavor, try adding roasted butternut squash or pomegranate seeds. The dressing can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Christmas Recipes, Holiday Recipes
- Method: Whisking, Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: christmas salad, cranberry honey mustard salad, festive salad, holiday salad, winter salad