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Pomegranate Christmas Salad

Pomegranate Christmas Salad That Dazzles Your Holiday Table

Pomegranate Christmas Salad combines vibrant colors and flavors, making it a festive favorite at holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Greens
  • 6 cups Mixed Greens Any spring mix or baby spinach works perfectly.
For the Salad
  • 1 cup Pomegranate Seeds Adds a sweet-tart burst of flavor.
  • 1 cup Walnuts Toasted for crunch.
  • 1/2 cup Pumpkin Seeds Toasted for crunch.
  • 2 medium Avocados Slice just before serving.
  • 1/2 cup Cheese (Blue, Goat, or Feta) Choose your favorite.
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Honey Opt for raw honey for deeper flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard Can be swapped with honey mustard.
  • 1/4 cup Fig Preserves Binds the dressing together.
  • 2 tablespoons Citrus Juice Freshly squeezed.
  • 1 teaspoon Citrus Zest

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Jar
  • Salad bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread walnuts and pumpkin seeds on a baking sheet and drizzle with honey and a pinch of salt. Toast them for about 15 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  2. In a medium jar, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, fig preserves, fresh orange juice, and zest, along with a pinch of salt and pepper. Shake or whisk until emulsified.
  3. Rinse and dry the mixed greens thoroughly. Chop any additional fruits and crumble your choice of cheese.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the dried mixed greens, chopped fruits, toasted walnuts, pumpkin seeds, and most of the crumbled cheese. Toss gently.
  5. Just before serving, drizzle the honey mustard dressing over the salad. Toss gently ensuring everything is coated.
  6. Serve the Pomegranate Christmas Salad immediately to maintain freshness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Dress the salad just before serving to keep greens crisp. Customize with different nuts and fruits as desired.

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