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Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard

Delicious Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard for Festive Feasts

A vibrant Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard that combines crisp greens, avocado, and pomegranate seeds for a festive dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 6 cups Mixed Greens Can substitute with arugula for a peppery flavor.
  • 1 cup Pomegranate Seeds Provides sweet bursts of flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Candied Walnuts Be careful while toasting to avoid burning.
  • 1/2 cup Pumpkin Seeds Introduces a crunchy texture.
  • 1 large Avocado Slice just before serving for freshness.
  • 1/2 cup Blue Cheese Can substitute with goat cheese or feta.
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Honey Mustard Dressing Homemade preferred for freshness.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • whisk
  • Serving Bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Combine walnuts, pumpkin seeds, honey, chipotle powder, and a pinch of salt in a bowl and spread on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, fig preserves, and the zest and juice of an orange until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. In a large serving bowl, combine mixed greens and chopped endive. Add sliced apples, most of the cooled candied nuts, and half of the crumbled cheese.
  4. Just before serving, add sliced avocado, pour the dressing over the salad, and gently toss to combine. Garnish with reserved cheese and chili flakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve this salad immediately for the best flavor and freshness. Store any leftovers in an airtight container, keeping the dressing separate.

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