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Christmas Salad

Festive Christmas Salad with Honey-Mustard Vinaigrette Delight

This Christmas Salad delivers vibrant flavors and colors, featuring mandarin oranges, pomegranate seeds, and pecans, all drizzled with a delicious Honey-Mustard Vinaigrette.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil can use avocado oil for a different flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard can substitute with whole grain mustard
  • 2 tablespoons honey use maple syrup for a vegan option
  • 1 lime freshly squeezed juice can use lemon juice in a pinch
Salad
  • 6 cups baby spinach add arugula for a spicier twist
  • 0.5 cup pecan halves toast for enhanced flavor
  • 0.5 cup dried cranberries can substitute with dried cherries or raisins
  • 1 cup mandarin oranges can use fresh orange segments
  • 4 ounces goat cheese feta cheese is a good alternative
  • 1 cup pomegranate arils can incorporate fresh pomegranate or seasonal fruits

Equipment

  • mason jar
  • large salad bowl
  • salad tongs

Method
 

Steps
  1. Combine ¼ cup of extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons of honey, and the juice of 1 lime in a mason jar or small bowl. Seal or whisk well and set aside.
  2. In a large salad bowl, add 6 cups of washed and dried baby spinach leaves.
  3. Add 1 cup of mandarin orange segments, ½ cup of dried cranberries, and 1 cup of pomegranate arils to the spinach. Toss gently.
  4. Sprinkle ½ cup of toasted pecan halves and 4 ounces of crumbled goat cheese over the salad.
  5. Drizzle the Honey-Mustard Lime Vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  6. Transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual bowls and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Prepare dressing ahead of time for enhanced flavors. Use fresh ingredients for the best taste and layer ingredients for a beautiful presentation.

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