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Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing

Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing
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Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing is the perfect festive dish to elevate your holiday gatherings. Bursting with vibrant colors and fresh flavors, this salad combines crunchy walnuts and pumpkin seeds, sweet fruits like apples and pomegranates, and creamy avocado, all drizzled with a delightful honey mustard dressing. Not only is it visually stunning, but it’s also a nutritious addition to any meal, whether as a side or a main course. Quick to prepare in just 35 minutes, this salad is an easy choice for busy holiday seasons or any time you crave something light yet satisfying. Impress your guests with this wholesome dish that celebrates the season’s bounty!

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups raw walnuts
  • 1/2 cup shelled pumpkin seeds
  • 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
  • 6 cups mixed greens
  • 2 cups Frisée
  • 1–2 apples or pears, chopped
  • 2 avocados, sliced
  • 2 cups pomegranate arils
  • 1 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup balsamic or apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon fig preserves
  • 2 teaspoons orange zest
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • kosher salt and black pepper to taste
  • chili flakes for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss walnuts and pumpkin seeds with honey (or maple syrup), chipotle chili powder, and salt. Spread on the baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through. Let cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine mixed greens and Frisée. Add chopped apples or pears, sliced avocados, pomegranate arils, crumbled cheese (if using), and toasted nuts. Gently toss to combine.
  3. For the dressing, mix olive oil, vinegar, dijon mustard, honey, fig preserves, orange zest and juice, salt, and pepper in a jar. Shake well until smooth.
  4. Drizzle dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently.

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