This Holiday Wreath Salad is as festive as it is delicious. With vibrant greens, pops of red from Craisins, and creamy goat cheese, it’s a cheerful way to add some color to your holiday dinner menu. The wreath shape makes it a showstopper on any table, and it’s so simple to assemble.
You’ll love how easy this salad is to throw together while still looking special enough for a celebration. It’s a fresh and tangy mix of spring greens, toasted pecans, and dried cranberries, all tied together with a zippy apple cider vinaigrette. Plus, the presentation adds a fun and elegant touch to your holiday spread.
Helpful Tips
- Use a round bowl for shaping: Place a small round bowl in the center of a large serving dish to create the wreath shape with the salad around it.
- Toast the pecans: Lightly toasting the pecans brings out their flavor and gives a bit more crunch.
- Serve the dressing on the side: Pour it into the center bowl for a pretty look and easy serving, so guests can drizzle as much as they like.
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Christmas Wreath Salad
Ingredients
- 10 ounces spring mix salad
- 2/3 cup pecans chopped
- 2/3 cup craisins
- 1/2 cup goat cheese crumbled
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons honey optional
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Place a small round bowl into the center of a larger round bowl. It will look like a wreath once assembled. Arrange the spring mix around the outside of the bowl. Add the pecans, pomegranate seeds and goat cheese on top.
- Mix together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon, honey, salt and pepper.
- Pour the salad dressing into the small bowl in the center.
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