Description
Elevate your holiday celebrations with this vibrant Christmas Salad, a delightful mix of crisp greens, juicy pomegranate seeds, creamy feta, and crunchy toasted nuts. Drizzled with a tangy homemade dressing, this easy-to-make dish not only serves as an eye-catching centerpiece but also delights the palate with its perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. Perfect for Christmas dinner or New Year’s brunch, this salad will surely be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, romaine)
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup toasted walnuts or pecans
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the mixed greens under cold water and dry in a salad spinner; place in a large bowl.
- Add pomegranate seeds and toasted walnuts or pecans.
- Crumble feta cheese over the top.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and pepper until combined.
- Drizzle dressing over salad just before serving; toss gently to combine.
- Serve on a platter or in individual bowls, garnished with additional pomegranate seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg