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Colorful Winter Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing

Winter Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing

A vibrant and festive salad perfect for holiday gatherings, featuring mixed greens, pomegranate seeds, feta, and a sweet honey mustard dressing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or lettuce)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, toasted to enhance flavor and add crunch
Dressing Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • to taste salt and pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, pomegranate seeds, feta cheese, and nuts.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
  3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  4. Serve immediately as a festive side dish.

Notes

For maximum freshness, prepare ingredients ahead of time but keep the dressing separate until ready to serve. Customize with goat cheese instead of feta or add crispy chickpeas for extra crunch!