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Christmas Salad

A festive and colorful salad perfect for holiday gatherings, featuring a mix of greens, fruits, nuts, and a tangy dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 4 cups mixed greens such as spinach, arugula, and romaine
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber sliced
  • 1 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion thinly sliced
Fruits and Nuts
  • 1 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 1/2 cup walnuts chopped
  • 1 medium apple diced
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion.
  2. Add the pomegranate seeds, walnuts, and diced apple on top of the salad mixture.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 5gSugar: 8g

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time; just keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to prevent wilting.

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