Description
This Juicy Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing is a festive delight that will elevate your holiday gatherings. Bursting with vibrant colors and flavors, this salad features a medley of fresh greens, juicy fruits, creamy cheese, and crunchy toasted nuts—all brought together by a tangy honey mustard dressing. It’s perfect as a refreshing side dish or as a light main course option. Not only does it look stunning on the table, but it also offers a nutritious blend that is sure to please your guests. Enjoy this salad to add a burst of joy to your holiday celebrations!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups walnuts, raw and unsalted
- ½ cup pumpkin seeds
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 2 cups frisée leaves
- 1–2 apples or pears, diced
- 2 avocados, sliced
- 2 cups pomegranate seeds
- 1 cup crumbled cheese (blue, feta, or goat cheese)
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup balsamic or apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fig jam
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Chili flakes, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine walnuts and pumpkin seeds with honey and chipotle powder; toss until coated. Spread on the baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- In a large salad bowl, layer mixed greens and frisée; top with diced fruit, sliced avocados, pomegranate seeds, cooled nuts, and crumbled cheese.
- For the dressing, combine all ingredients in a glass jar, seal tightly, and shake until mixed.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad just before serving; toss gently.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg