Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing
A simple and healthy Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing that pairs perfectly with any meal.
Equipment
- Oven
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- large salad bowl
- Glass jar
Ingredients
Nuts and Seeds
- 1.5 cups raw walnuts
- 0.5 cups shelled pumpkin seeds
- 0.333 cups honey or maple syrup
- 0.25 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
Salad Base
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 2 cups Frisée
- 1-2 apples or pears, chopped
- 2 avocados, sliced
- 2 cups pomegranate arils
- 1 cup crumbled blue cheese, feta, or goat cheese
Dressing
- 0.333 cups extra virgin olive oil
- 0.25 cups balsamic or apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon fig preserves
- 2 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoon orange juice
- kosher salt and black pepper
- chili flakes
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss the walnuts and pumpkin seeds with the honey/maple syrup, chili powder, and salt. Bake for 15 minutes, stirring once, until the walnuts are toasted. Remove and spread in one layer. Sprinkle with flaky salt.
- Add the greens to a large salad bowl. Add the apple, avocados, and pomegranate. Sprinkle on the cheese and nuts. Gently toss the salad.
- To make the dressing: Combine all dressing ingredients in a glass jar and shake to combine. Just before serving, drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss.
Notes
This salad is a wonderful addition to any holiday table and can be paired with various entrees.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg
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