Christmas Salad
This festive Christmas Salad is a delightful burst of color and flavor, perfect for holiday gatherings! Featuring fresh baby spinach, sweet mandarin oranges, tangy pomegranate seeds, and crunchy toasted pecans, this salad is not only visually stunning but also packed with nutrients. The homemade Honey-Mustard Lime Vinaigrette ties all the flavors together, creating a refreshing and balanced dish that everyone will love. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up this vibrant salad to complement any holiday meal, whether it’s alongside roasted turkey or served at a cozy dinner party. It’s an easy-to-make side that promises to steal the show this season.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 6 oz baby spinach
- 3 mandarin oranges (peeled and segmented)
- 1/3 cup pomegranate arils (or more)
- 1 cup pecan halves (toasted, some of them chopped finely)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup feta cheese or dairy-free cheese (crumbled)
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 large lime (juice freshly squeezed)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, and freshly squeezed lime juice to create the vinaigrette.
- Place baby spinach in a large salad bowl as the base.
- Top with toasted pecans, dried cranberries, mandarin segments, crumbled feta cheese, and pomegranate arils.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately for maximum freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Find it online: https://isabellacooks.com/christmas-salad/