Name: Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing Delight
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 cups Mixed Salad Greens (Spinach, Arugula, or Baby Greens); 2 cups Pomegranate Seeds; 2 Avocados, diced; 1-2 Apples or Pears, thinly sliced; 1 cup Goat Cheese (or Feta, Blue Cheese), crumbled; 1 1/2 cups Walnuts, raw; 1/2 cup Pumpkin Seeds; 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar (or Apple Cider Vinegar); 2 tbsp Honey; 2 tsp Dijon Mustard; 2 tbsp Fresh Orange Juice; 1 tbsp Fig Jam; 2 tsp Orange Zest; 1/3 cup Olive Oil; 1/4 tsp Chili Flakes; 1/4 tsp Chipotle Powder; Flaky Salt, to taste; Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste

Description

This Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing combines fresh greens, sweet fruits, tangy cheese, and crunchy candied nuts, all topped with a simple yet flavorful honey mustard dressing. It’s perfect for holiday gatherings, offering both a festive presentation and a delicious balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors.

Ingredients

Scale

6 cups Mixed Salad Greens (Spinach, Arugula, or Baby Greens)
2 cups Pomegranate Seeds
2 Avocados, diced
1–2 Apples or Pears, thinly sliced
1 cup Goat Cheese (or Feta, Blue Cheese), crumbled
1 1/2 cups Walnuts, raw
1/2 cup Pumpkin Seeds
1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar (or Apple Cider Vinegar)
2 tbsp Honey
2 tsp Dijon Mustard
2 tbsp Fresh Orange Juice
1 tbsp Fig Jam
2 tsp Orange Zest
1/3 cup Olive Oil
1/4 tsp Chili Flakes
1/4 tsp Chipotle Powder
Flaky Salt, to taste
Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Toss the walnuts and pumpkin seeds with honey, chili powder, and salt until evenly coated. Spread the mixture on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, stirring once. Remove and cool.
In a large salad bowl, combine the salad greens, apples or pears, pomegranate seeds, and diced avocados.
Top the salad with the cooled candied walnuts, pumpkin seeds, and crumbled goat cheese.
For the dressing, mix balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, orange juice, fig jam, and orange zest in a jar. Add olive oil, shake until combined, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to coat evenly.

Notes

This salad is best served fresh.
Customize the fruits and nuts based on your preference.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Mixing and Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 400
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 20g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: Christmas Salad, Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing, Holiday Salad