Description
This Festive Christmas Wreath Salad with Mixed Greens is a showstopper for holiday tables! 🌟🥗 Bright red cranberries, green mixed leaves, nuts, and a tangy vinaigrette make this salad look like a Christmas wreath — perfect for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups mixed salad greens (spinach, arugula, and romaine)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans or walnuts
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
- 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds (optional, for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Arrange mixed greens in a large circular salad bowl or platter to resemble a wreath.
- Scatter dried cranberries, toasted nuts, crumbled cheese, and red bell pepper slices evenly over the greens.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.
- Garnish with pomegranate seeds to complete the festive wreath look.
- Serve immediately and enjoy a colorful, holiday-inspired salad!
Notes
💡 Tip: Prepare the dressing ahead of time and keep it chilled. Add fresh herbs like parsley or mint for extra freshness and color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Christmas Recipes, Holiday Recipes
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: christmas wreath salad, holiday salad, festive salad, mixed greens salad, cranberry salad