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Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing

Festive Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing Recipe

This Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing is a colorful and healthy festive dish perfect for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Salad Base
  • 4 cups Fresh Greens Substitute with spinach or arugula if desired.
  • 1 cup Juicy Fruits Apples or pomegranate seeds; oranges or berries can be used.
  • 1/2 cup Crunchy Nuts Pecans are preferred; walnuts or almonds can be used.
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Honey Mustard Adjust honey to mustard ratio to taste.
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar Balsamic vinegar can be substituted.
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Swap for avocado oil if preferred.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Salad Tongs
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Wash and dry the fresh greens, chop them, and place in a mixing bowl. Dice the fruits and prep the nuts.
  2. Make the Honey Mustard Dressing: Whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, vinegar, and olive oil until smooth.
  3. Combine Salad Ingredients: In the bowl, add the fruits and nuts to the greens and mix gently.
  4. Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated.
  5. Chill and Serve: Cover the salad and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For the freshest result, store dressing separately until serving to maintain crispness. Customize fruits and nuts to your taste.

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