Christmas Salad Recipe
A super easy Christmas Salad that is as fun and festive as it is delicious. Drizzle with a delectable Honey Mustard Champagne Vinaigrette.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 313kcal
Ingredients
Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Christmas Salad
- 12 ounces fresh spring greens
- 2/3 cup sliced almonds
- 2/3 cup feta cheese
- 4 seedless mandarin oranges peeled and segmented
- 1 pomegranate seeded
Instructions
- Whisk together minced garlic, champagne vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Slowly drizzle in olive oil, whisking continuously.
- Add spring green, sliced almonds, feta cheese, mandarin oranges, and pomegranate arils in a large bowl. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- Other nuts to use include pecans, pistachios, or walnuts.
- The Honey Mustard Champagne Vinaigrette can be made up to two days in advance; however, remove it from the refrigerator about 45 minutes before serving to warm to remove temperature and whisk or shake well.
- For optimal taste, I encourage you to use fresh seedless mandarin oranges, but in a pinch, you could use canned ones.
- If pomegranates are out of season, blueberries or dried cranberries are a great substitute.
- Try adding pear or apple slices.
- Feta cheese substitutes include Parmesan cheese, goat cheese, and blue cheese.
- This salad is equally delicious with a honey poppy seed dressing.
Nutrition
Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 473mg | Potassium: 806mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 3858IU | Vitamin C: 69mg | Calcium: 222mg | Iron: 2mg