Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing for Holiday Gatherings
A colorful Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing, perfect for holiday gatherings with sweet pomegranate seeds and candied nuts.
Equipment
- oven
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- mixing bowl
- whisk
Ingredients
Nuts
- 1 ½ cups raw walnuts unsalted
- 1 ½ cup pumpkin seeds
Dressing
- 1 ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 ¼ teaspoon chipotle powder
- 1 pinch chili flakes
- to taste Salt
- 1 ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 ¼ cup balsamic vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- 1 tablespoon fig jam
- to taste black pepper
Salad Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed greens or spinach
- 2 cups frisee leaves
- 1 to 2 apples or pears sliced
- 2 cups pomegranate seeds
- 2 avocados diced
- 1 cup crumbled goat cheese or blue or feta
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350 F or 175 C and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Toss walnuts and pumpkin seeds with honey, chipotle, chili flakes, and salt. Spread on sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring halfway. Cool completely.
- Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, orange juice, honey, Dijon, orange zest, and fig jam until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine greens, frisee, apples, pomegranate seeds, and avocado in a large bowl. Drizzle with half the dressing and toss gently.
- Top with candied nuts and crumbled goat cheese. Serve remaining dressing on the side.
Notes
Candied nuts can be made up to three days ahead for easier holiday prep. Toss salad gently to keep ingredients fresh and vibrant.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 8gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 260mgFiber: 5gSugar: 18g
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