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Festive Crunchy Christmas Salad

Festive Crunchy Christmas Salad: A Joyful Holiday Delight

A delightful Festive Crunchy Christmas Salad packed with vibrant colors and healthy ingredients, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups mixed salad greens such as arugula, spinach, or kale
  • 1 cup sliced Brussels sprouts
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 0.5 cups chopped walnuts, toasted
  • 0.5 cups crumbled feta cheese
  • 0.25 cups thinly sliced red onion
  • 0.5 cups diced pear
  • 0.25 cups dried cranberries
For the Citrus Vinaigrette
  • 0.25 cups fresh orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 0.25 cups extra virgin olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Equipment

  • salad bowl
  • skillet
  • Whisk
  • salad spinner

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Start by rinsing 4 cups of mixed salad greens under cold water. Dry them thoroughly using a salad spinner or by gently patting with paper towels.
  2. Add the sliced Brussels sprouts to your bowl.
  3. Incorporate 1 cup of shredded carrots and 1 cup of pomegranate seeds into the salad bowl and gently toss.
  4. Toast ½ cup of walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle ½ cup of crumbled feta cheese and ¼ cup of thinly sliced red onion over the salad, gently folding them in.
  6. Add ½ cup of diced pear and ¼ cup of dried cranberries to the salad, gently mixing everything together.
  7. In a separate bowl, whisk together ¼ cup of fresh orange juice, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon of honey.
  8. Gradually drizzle in ¼ cup of extra virgin olive oil while continuing to whisk the mixture.
  9. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and gently toss all the ingredients together.
  10. Serve the salad immediately, garnishing with extra pomegranate seeds or walnuts if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store any leftover salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. For maximum freshness, keep the vinaigrette separate until ready to serve.

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