Pomegranate Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing
Pomegranate Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing is a vibrant and refreshing dish that beautifully contrasts the richness of traditional holiday meals. Bursting with colors and flavors, this festive salad combines the sweetness of pomegranate seeds, the crunch of nuts, and a tangy honey mustard dressing. Perfect for family gatherings or as a light meal during busy weeks, this wholesome salad not only delights the palate but also contributes to your health goals. With just 25 minutes of preparation and easy-to-find ingredients, you can impress your guests while adding a nutritious option to your holiday table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 6 cups assorted salad greens
- 2 cups pomegranate seeds
- 2 avocados, sliced
- 1 cup crumbled cheese (blue, goat, or feta)
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup honey or pure maple syrup
- 1 1/2 cups raw walnut halves
- 1/2 cup hulled pumpkin seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread walnuts and pumpkin seeds on a baking sheet and roast for about 10-15 minutes until golden and fragrant.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine assorted greens, chopped apples or pears, sliced avocados, roasted nuts and seeds, pomegranate seeds, and crumbled cheese.
- Drizzle the honey mustard dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/4 of the salad (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg