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Pomegranate Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing

Pomegranate Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Magic

This Pomegranate Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing is a festive, colorful, and refreshing dish perfect for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 10 cups Salad Greens (Spring Mix/Baby Lettuce)
  • 1 cup Pomegranate Seeds fresh
  • 2 medium Avocados sliced before serving
  • 1 cup Walnuts
  • 1/2 cup Pumpkin Seeds
  • 1 cup Endive
  • 2 medium Apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
  • 1/2 cup Blue Cheese crumbled
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil high-quality extra virgin
  • 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
  • 2 tablespoons Honey
  • 2 tablespoons Fig Preserves or alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Juice

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Salad Bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a mixing bowl, combine walnuts, pumpkin seeds, honey, chipotle powder, and a pinch of salt. Spread this mixture evenly on a baking sheet and toast it in the oven for about 15 minutes, stirring halfway through. Allow to cool completely on the baking sheet.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey. Add fig preserves, orange zest, and juice. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  3. In a salad bowl, combine salad greens and sliced endive. Layer thinly sliced apples, cooled candied nuts, and pomegranate seeds. Crumble blue cheese over the top.
  4. Right before serving, slice avocados and toss them into the salad.
  5. Drizzle dressing over the salad mixture, toss gently, and serve garnished with reserved blue cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 8gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 8gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use the freshest ingredients for best results. Avocados should be sliced just before serving to maintain their texture. Adjust the dressing quantity to personal preference.

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