Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing
Elevate your holiday gatherings with this festive Christmas Salad featuring a delightful medley of crisp mixed greens, sweet red apples, tart dried cranberries, crunchy toasted pecans, and creamy feta cheese. All these vibrant flavors are perfectly complemented by a zesty honey mustard dressing that brings the dish to life. This salad is not just a side; it’s a stunning centerpiece that will impress your guests and make every meal a celebration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups mixed greens (baby spinach, arugula, romaine)
- 1 large red apple (such as Fuji or Honeycrisp), sliced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens. Rinse under cold water and dry.
- Core and thinly slice the red apple; toss with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Toast pecans in a skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, and lemon juice until smooth.
- In the bowl with greens, add apples, cranberries, toasted pecans, and feta cheese. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately on a platter or in individual bowls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg