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20-Minute Christmas Salad (Festive, Fresh & Perfect for the Holidays!)

A fresh, colorful, and festive Christmas Salad that comes together in 20 minutes, perfect for holiday tables.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 6 cups mixed greens spinach, arugula, romaine
  • 1 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 0.5 cup dried cranberries
  • 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 0.33 cup toasted pecans or walnuts
  • 1 small orange peeled and segmented
  • 1 small apple thinly sliced
Dressing
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk
  • Serving bowl or plate

Method
 

  1. Whisk olive oil, honey, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
  2. Combine mixed greens, pomegranate seeds, dried cranberries, feta, nuts, orange segments, and apple slices in a large bowl.
  3. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently to combine.
  4. Transfer to a serving bowl or plate and serve immediately.

Notes

Prep ingredients in advance but toss with dressing just before serving for crisp greens.