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Pomegranate Christmas Salad

Vibrant Pomegranate Christmas Salad You'll Love This Holiday Season

Enjoy a fresh and vibrant Pomegranate Christmas Salad this holiday season, packed with nutritious ingredients and a delicious homemade dressing.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Raw Honey preferred for better texture
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil mild-flavored
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard or yellow mustard as a substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar or red wine vinegar if desired
  • 2 tablespoons Fig Preserves or replace with honey after adjusting sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest/Juice or lemon juice/zest as an alternative
  • to taste Kosher Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Salad
  • 4 cups Mixed Greens alternatives include spring mix or baby kale
  • 1 cup Endive or radicchio
  • 1 cup Pomegranate Seeds fresh or frozen
  • 2 medium Avocados ripe but firm
  • 1 cup Walnuts or pecans/almonds
  • 1/2 cup Pumpkin Seeds or sunflower seeds
  • 1/2 cup Blue Cheese or goat cheese/feta
  • 2 medium Apples Honeycrisp or Granny Smith, pears optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a mixing bowl, combine walnuts, pumpkin seeds, honey, chipotle powder, and a pinch of salt, stirring until well coated. Spread the mixture evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through, until they're golden and fragrant. Allow to cool completely.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, fig preserves, orange zest, and orange juice until smooth and creamy. Set aside to meld flavors.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, layer mixed greens, sliced endive, and diced apples. Fold in cooled candied nuts and pomegranate seeds. Crumble in most of the blue cheese, reserving some for garnish. Toss gently.
  4. Right before serving, shower the salad with the honey mustard dressing, starting with half the amount. Toss gently to combine, ensuring avocados remain intact.
  5. Transfer the dressed salad to a serving platter. Top with reserved crumbled blue cheese and optional chili flakes. Enjoy your vibrant Pomegranate Christmas Salad!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 7gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Dress immediately before serving to keep the greens crisp. Be cautious not to over-toast the nuts. Slice avocados last to maintain their freshness.

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