Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing
A delightful Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing featuring greens, fruits, nuts, and a zesty dressing.
Equipment
- oven
- baking sheet
- salad bowl
- Glass Jar
Ingredients
Nuts and Seeds
- 1.5 cups raw walnuts
- 0.5 cup shelled pumpkin seeds
- ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
Salad Base
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 2 cups Frisée
- 1-2 each apples or pears, chopped
- 2 each avocados, sliced
- 2 cups pomegranate arils
- 1 cup crumbled blue cheese, feta, or goat cheese
Dressing
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup balsamic or apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fig preserves
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- kosher salt and black pepper
- chili flakes
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss the walnuts and pumpkin seeds with honey/maple syrup, chili powder, and salt. Bake for 15 minutes, stirring once halfway through until toasted. Remove and sprinkle with flaky salt.
- Add the greens to a large salad bowl. Add the apple, avocados, and pomegranate. Sprinkle on the cheese and nuts. Gently toss the salad.
- To make the dressing, combine all dressing ingredients in a glass jar and shake. Just before serving, drizzle dressing over the salad and gently toss. Enjoy!
Notes
This salad is perfect for holiday gatherings and can be made ahead of time.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 10gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg
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