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Christmas Salad with a Sweet & Savory Honey Mustard

Christmas Salad with a Sweet & Savory Honey Mustard Twist

This Christmas Salad with a Sweet & Savory Honey Mustard delivers vibrant flavors and visuals, making it a must-try for festive occasions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Fresh Greens (spinach and arugula)
  • 1 piece Crisp Apple or pears
  • ½ cup Pomegranate Seeds or fresh berries
  • ⅓ cup Crunchy Nuts e.g., walnuts or pecans
  • Optional Cheese e.g., feta or goat cheese
For the Honey Mustard Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Honey
  • 1 tablespoon Mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Vinegar apple cider vinegar recommended
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil extra virgin recommended

Equipment

  • Salad spinner
  • Mixing bowl
  • Large salad bowl
  • Salad Tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the greens by rinsing 4 cups of fresh greens under cold water and drying them in a salad spinner. Place in a large salad bowl.
  2. Chop 1 crisp apple into bite-sized pieces and scatter ½ cup of pomegranate seeds over the greens. Roughly chop ⅓ cup of nuts.
  3. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of honey, 1 tablespoon of mustard, 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar, and 3 tablespoons of olive oil until smooth.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
  5. Serve immediately to enjoy the salad at its freshest.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to customize this salad with your favorite seasonal fruits and nuts.

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