Easy Christmas Salad
Make an easy Christmas salad with fresh greens, festive toppings, and bright seasonal flavors for a colorful holiday side dish.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 247kcal
Equipment
- Large bowl
- Cutting Board
- Knife
Ingredients
Salad
- 6 cups mixed spring greens
- 2 navel oranges peeled and sliced into rounds
- 1 cup pomegranate arils
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup shelled salted pistachios
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl or mason jar, combine the extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, sea salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake vigorously until the dressing is fully emulsified and smooth.
- Prepare the produce by peeling the navel oranges and slicing them into thin rounds or half-moons. Ensure all pomegranate arils are free from white pith.
- Place the mixed spring greens in a large decorative serving bowl or spread them on a wide circular platter to create a festive 'wreath' base.
- Arrange the orange slices evenly over the greens, focusing on the outer edges for visual impact.
- Sprinkle the pomegranate arils over the oranges and greens to provide a bright red contrast.
- Top the salad with the crumbled feta cheese, salted pistachios, and chopped walnuts for added creaminess and crunch.
- Just before serving, drizzle the honey-dijon vinaigrette over the top. Serve immediately to ensure the greens remain crisp and the nuts stay crunchy.
Notes
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 247
- Protein: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated fat: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
- Sodium: 200mg
- Potassium: 250mg
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 10g
- Vitamin A: 100 IU
- Vitamin C: 20mg
- Calcium: 10mg
- Iron: 1mg