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Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing

A vibrant and festive holiday salad made with fresh greens, pomegranate, toasted nuts, creamy cheese, and a homemade honey mustard dressing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Winter
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 6 cups mixed greens
  • 1 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 0.5 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
  • 0.5 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup toasted pecans or walnuts
Honey Mustard Dressing
  • 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 0.33 cup olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Skillet
  • Large serving bowl

Method
 

  1. Whisk Dijon mustard, honey, and apple cider vinegar together in a bowl.
  2. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking until emulsified.
  3. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
  4. Toast nuts in a skillet for 3–5 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Arrange greens in a large serving bowl.
  6. Top with pomegranate seeds, cheese, onions, and toasted nuts.
  7. Drizzle dressing over salad just before serving.

Notes

Add dressing just before serving to keep greens crisp. Store components separately for best freshness.