Description
This Holiday Green Salad is a festive and colorful addition to any holiday table. Made with a mix of greens, sweet pomegranate arils, crisp pear slices, crunchy candied pecans, tangy goat cheese, and zesty red onion, all tossed in a flavorful dressing, this salad is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Mixed Greens:
6 cups mixed greens (such as baby spinach, arugula, or spring mix)
Pomegranate Arils:
1 cup
Pear or Apple:
1 large pear or apple, thinly sliced
Candied Pecans or Walnuts:
1/2 cup
Goat Cheese or Feta Cheese:
1/3 cup, crumbled
Red Onion:
1/4 cup, thinly sliced
For the Dressing:
3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, pomegranate arils, sliced pear or apple, candied pecans, crumbled goat cheese, and red onion.
- Add the Dressing: Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Add roasted delicata squash or sweet potato for extra holiday flair.
- This salad pairs perfectly with turkey, ham, or any festive main dish!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
