Festive Crunchy Christmas Salad for Joyous Holiday Feasts

Enjoy the Festive Crunchy Christmas Salad, a vibrant dish that perfectly balances traditional holiday flavors, ideal for gatherings or personal enjoyment.

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Course: Salads

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Christmas salad, Festive Crunchy Christmas Salad, healthy festive salad, holiday salad, salad with vinaigrette, winter salad

Prep Time: 25

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 30

Servings: servings

Calories: 280kcal

Equipment

Salad bowl
Salad spinner
Skillet
Whisk

Ingredients

For the Salad

4 cups mixed salad greens a colorful blend of arugula, spinach, and kale
1 cup sliced Brussels sprouts
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup pomegranate seeds
½ cup chopped walnuts, toasted
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
½ cup diced pear
¼ cup dried cranberries

For the Citrus Vinaigrette

¼ cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Step-by-Step Instructions for Festive Crunchy Christmas Salad

Rinse mixed salad greens under cold water. Dry thoroughly, then place in a large salad bowl.
Add sliced Brussels sprouts to the bowl.
Incorporate shredded carrots and pomegranate seeds into the salad, tossing gently.
Toast walnuts in a skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes, then let cool slightly before adding to salad.
Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and thinly sliced red onion over the salad mixture.
Fold in diced pear and dried cranberries.
In a separate bowl, whisk together fresh orange juice, lemon juice, and honey until combined.
While whisking, drizzle in extra virgin olive oil until emulsified; season with salt and pepper.
Pour vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine thoroughly.
Serve immediately, garnishing with extra pomegranate seeds or walnuts.

Notes

Use fresh greens, slice Brussels sprouts evenly, and toast walnuts with care. Dress just before serving to maintain salad crispness.

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