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Christmas Salad with a Sweet & Savory Honey Mustard

Christmas Salad with a Sweet & Savory Honey Mustard Twist

Enjoy this festive Christmas Salad with a Sweet & Savory Honey Mustard Dressing, packed with fresh greens, apples, and pomegranate seeds.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 6 cups Mixed Greens Feel free to swap in spinach or kale.
  • 2 cups Crisp Apples Use green apples or pears.
  • 0.5 cups Pomegranate Seeds Dried cranberries can substitute if fresh aren't available.
  • 0.5 cups Crunchy Nuts (e.g., walnuts or pecans) Almonds are a delightful alternative.
For the Dressing
  • 0.25 cups Honey Maple syrup is a great vegan substitute.
  • 0.25 cups Dijon Mustard Consider whole grain mustard for texture.
  • 0.5 cups Olive Oil Can use avocado oil for flavor variation.
  • to taste Salt Enhances overall flavors.
  • to taste Pepper Adjust according to personal preference.

Equipment

  • Salad spinner
  • mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash and thoroughly dry the mixed greens, then arrange them in a large salad bowl.
  2. Chop the crisp apples into bite-sized pieces and toss with lemon juice to prevent browning.
  3. Prepare pomegranate seeds and chop your choice of nuts.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, and olive oil until smooth, adding salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Add the apples, pomegranate seeds, and nuts to the greens in the bowl and toss gently.
  6. Drizzle the dressing over the salad, toss lightly, and let sit briefly before serving.
  7. Serve chilled or allow it to sit for 10-15 minutes to enhance flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill your salad for 10-15 minutes before serving for the best flavor. Toss chopped apples with lemon juice to maintain color.

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