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Pomegranate Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing

Pomegranate Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Bliss

This Pomegranate Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing is a vibrant holiday dish combining sweet-tart pomegranate seeds and crunchy walnuts, perfect for festive gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Greens
  • 5 cups Mixed Greens spring mix or baby greens
  • 2 cups Curly Endive or Radicchio
For the Fruits
  • 2 cups Apples or Pears, crisp varieties recommended
  • 2 medium Avocados slice just before serving
  • 1 cup Pomegranate Seeds fresh arils recommended
For the Cheese
  • 0.5 cups Crumbled Cheese Blue, Goat, or Feta
For the Crunch
  • 0.5 cups Walnuts toast before use
  • 0.5 cups Pumpkin Seeds toast before use
For the Dressing
  • 0.5 cups Honey raw honey recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Fig Preserves or any fruit preserves
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard yellow mustard works in a pinch
  • 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar or Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 orange Orange Juice and Zest freshly squeezed juice recommended

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Salad Bowl
  • whisk
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a mixing bowl, combine walnuts, pumpkin seeds, honey, a pinch of chipotle powder, and a sprinkle of salt. Spread the mixture evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for about 15 minutes until fragrant, stirring halfway through. Cool before adding to the salad.
  2. In a small jar or bowl, whisk together ½ cup of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and fig preserves. Add the juice and zest of one orange, then shake or whisk until emulsified. Set aside to allow flavors to meld.
  3. Wash and dry mixed greens and curly endive, then chop and place in a salad bowl. Chop apples or pears into bite-sized pieces, keeping skins on. Slice avocados just before serving.
  4. Gently combine the chopped greens, fruits, cooled candied nuts, and pomegranate seeds in the salad bowl. Crumble in cheese and toss lightly.
  5. Drizzle the honey mustard dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat. Adjust dressing to taste.
  6. Transfer salad to a serving platter and garnish with reserved cheese and optional chili flakes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Add the dressing last minute to keep greens crisp. Toast nuts carefully to prevent burning. Slice avocados just before serving for best presentation.

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