Description

Pomegranate Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing is a vibrant and refreshing dish perfect for the holiday season. This salad features a mix of fresh greens, crunchy walnuts, and juicy pomegranate seeds, all coated in a delightful honey mustard dressing that balances sweet and tangy flavors. Not only is it visually stunning, but it also provides a nutritious alternative to heavier holiday fare. Whether served at a festive gathering, a cozy family dinner, or brought to a potluck, this salad will be a standout on any table and leave your guests craving more.

Ingredients

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6 cups assorted salad greens
2 cups curly endive (frisée)
1 to 2 apples or pears, chopped
2 avocados, sliced
2 cups pomegranate seeds
1 1/2 cups raw walnut halves
1/3 cup honey or pure maple syrup
1/4 tsp chipotle powder
Kosher salt
Chili flakes, to taste
1 cup crumbled cheese (blue, goat, or feta)
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar or apple cider vinegar
2 tsp dijon mustard
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp fig preserves
2 tsp grated orange zest
2 tbsp orange juice
Freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread walnuts and pumpkin seeds on a baking sheet. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with chipotle powder, salt, and chili flakes. Roast for 10–15 minutes until golden.
In a large mixing bowl, combine assorted greens and endive. Add chopped apples or pears followed by avocados and pomegranate seeds.
For the dressing, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, fig preserves, orange zest and juice in a separate bowl.
Combine the salad with the dressing just before serving. Top with roasted nuts and crumbled cheese.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Roasting, Mixing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 320
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 20g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 10mg