Description
Celebrate the holiday season with this vibrant Christmas Salad, a delightful mix of fresh greens, sweet pomegranate seeds, and crunchy walnuts. This festive dish not only brightens up your holiday table but also captivates taste buds with its colorful presentation and bursts of flavor. Perfect for any gathering, this easy-to-make salad allows you to focus on creating cherished memories with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (baby spinach, arugula, romaine)
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1 medium apple (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), thinly sliced
- ? cup walnuts, toasted
- ? cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash mixed greens thoroughly and pat dry.
- Core and slice apples into thin wedges; toss in lemon juice if desired.
- Toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large bowl, layer mixed greens followed by pomegranate seeds and apple slices; top with toasted walnuts.
- Drizzle dressing over salad just before serving and toss gently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg