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Christmas Salad

A festive holiday salad with mixed greens, apples, pomegranate, toasted nuts, and a sweet lemon-honey vinaigrette.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Winter
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 6 cups mixed greens
  • 1 large apple thinly sliced
  • 1 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 0.5 cup feta or goat cheese crumbled
  • 0.5 cup toasted pecans or walnuts roughly chopped
  • 0.25 cup dried cranberries optional
Dressing
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large salad bowl
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Small whisk

Method
 

  1. Place mixed greens in a large serving bowl.
  2. Top with sliced apple, pomegranate seeds, toasted nuts, and dried cranberries.
  3. Sprinkle crumbled feta or goat cheese on top.
  4. Whisk together olive oil, honey, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
  5. Drizzle dressing over salad right before serving and toss gently.

Notes

Add citrus slices or swap nuts for pistachios for extra color.