Festive Pomegranate Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing
A vibrant and festive salad featuring pomegranate arils, mixed greens, and a sweet-tangy honey mustard dressing, perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Pomegranate Arils
- Mixed Greens (spring mix or a combination of baby spinach and arugula)
- Feta Cheese (crumbled)
- Toasted Pecans
- Thinly Sliced Red Onion
- Dijon Mustard
- Honey
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Salt
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Honey Mustard Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, combine the Dijon mustard, honey, extra virgin olive oil, and apple cider vinegar with a pinch of salt and fresh black pepper. Whisk or shake until well combined. Set aside.
- Prepare the Salad Components: If using a whole pomegranate, deseed it. Wash your mixed greens thoroughly. Toast pecans in a skillet until fragrant. Slice red onion and soak if desired. Crumble feta if not pre-crumbled.
- Assemble and Serve the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the greens, pomegranate arils, toasted pecans, red onion, and feta. Drizzle with dressing, toss, and serve immediately.
Notes
This salad pairs well with roasted meats and warm bread and is best enjoyed fresh. Store leftovers separately to keep greens crisp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg