Description
This festive Christmas Salad combines fresh spring mix greens, sweet persimmons, crunchy walnuts, jewel-like pomegranate seeds, and tangy feta cheese. Finished with a vibrant homemade honey mustard dressing, this visually stunning wreath-inspired salad is perfect for holiday gatherings and easy to make ahead.
Ingredients
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Salad
- 10 ounces spring mix salad greens
- 2 persimmons, peeled and chopped into ½ inch pieces
- ⅔ cup walnuts, chopped
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
Honey Mustard Salad Dressing
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad Base: In a large serving dish, place a small round bowl in the center. Arrange the spring mix salad greens around the bowl to create a wreath shape.
- Add Fruits and Nuts: Evenly distribute the chopped persimmons and walnuts over the greens, adding texture and sweetness to the salad.
- Top with Pomegranate and Cheese: Sprinkle the pomegranate seeds and crumbled feta cheese on top for color contrast and a burst of flavor.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a separate bowl, combine honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, freshly squeezed lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly until well mixed to create a smooth honey mustard dressing.
- Serve the Salad: Pour the honey mustard dressing into the small round bowl placed at the center of the salad, completing the wreath presentation. Alternatively, you can serve the dressing on the side for guests to add as desired.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Prepare the salad and dressing separately and store in airtight containers. Salad ingredients can last up to 5 days while dressing can last up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
- Storage: Store leftover salad in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Keep the dressing separate to prevent wilting; avoid freezing as greens and fruits lose texture and moisture.
- Homemade Dressing: Combine 2 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/6 of salad)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg
