Festive Christmas Salad
This Festive Christmas Salad is packed with fresh ingredients like seasonal greens, bright pomegranate seeds, and crunchy apples, and avocado.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 357kcal
Ingredients
For the nut brittle:
- 1/4 cup walnuts roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup shelled pumpkin seeds
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
For the salad:
- 4 cups mixed greens with frisee
- 1 apple chopped
- 1 avocado sliced
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1/2 cup blue cheese or feta crumbled
For the dressing:
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- Salt and black pepper to season
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss the walnuts and pumpkin seeds with maple syrup, and smoked paprika. Spread them on the baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, shaking the sheet halfway.
- In a small jar or bowl, combine the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, orange juice and zest. Shake well.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the lettuce, apple, avocado, pomegranate seeds, blue cheese and toasted nuts. Toss carefully to combine.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and season lightly with salt and pepper.
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Notes
- Change it up and incorporate winter favorites like oranges, pears, or roasted squash for peak flavor and a holiday touch.
- The toasted nut and spiced seed brittle add texture and a hint of warmth to complement the fresh elements.
- Wait until right before you serve the salad to toss in the dressing. Dressing it too early will lead to soggy salad.
Nutrition
Calories: 357kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 225mg | Potassium: 609mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 828IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 1mg