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Christmas Salad with a Sweet & Savory Honey Mustard

Christmas Salad with a Sweet & Savory Honey Mustard Twist

This Christmas Salad with a Sweet & Savory Honey Mustard is a vibrant addition to your holiday table featuring fresh greens, fruits, and nuts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Fresh Greens Spinach or mixed greens
  • 2 medium Crisp Apples Or pears as a substitute
  • 1 cup Pomegranate Seeds Or dried cranberries
  • 1 cup Nuts Walnuts, pecans, or almonds
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Honey Agave syrup for vegan option
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard Or yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar White vinegar can be used as alternative
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Avocado oil can be used as alternative

Equipment

  • Salad spinner
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • salad tongs

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash and dry the fresh greens thoroughly and set aside in a large serving bowl.
  2. Wash and dice the apples into bite-sized pieces and scatter over the greens along with pomegranate seeds.
  3. Sprinkle chosen nuts over the salad.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and olive oil until well-emulsified.
  5. Drizzle the honey mustard dressing over the salad and toss gently until evenly coated.
  6. Serve immediately or let sit in the fridge for 10 minutes if you prefer a chilled salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 80mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 4gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

To prevent apple slices from browning, toss with lemon juice. Adjust dressing flavors to your preference and avoid overdressing.

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