Description
This Winter Christmas Salad is festive, fresh, and full of seasonal flavors. Crisp greens are tossed with sweet apples, juicy pomegranate, crunchy nuts, and creamy cheese, then finished with a bright holiday vinaigrette—perfect for Christmas dinners and winter gatherings.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, or baby kale)
- 1 crisp apple (Honeycrisp or Fuji), thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup pomegranate arils
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup candied pecans or walnuts
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
Holiday Vinaigrette
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble salad: In a large bowl, add mixed greens, apple slices, pomegranate arils, dried cranberries, and nuts.
- Toss: Drizzle with dressing and gently toss to combine.
- Finish: Sprinkle with feta or goat cheese just before serving.
- Serve: Serve immediately as a festive side dish.
Notes
Add roasted butternut squash or sliced pears for extra winter flair. This salad pairs beautifully with roast chicken, turkey, or beef.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: winter salad, christmas salad, holiday salad, festive salad