Holiday Salad

Elevate your festive table with this vibrant Holiday Salad, a show-stopping recipe bursting with seasonal flavors and wholesome ingredients. Crisp mixed greens form the base of this colorful dish, topped with juicy pomegranate seeds, sweet dried cranberries, and thinly sliced Honeycrisp or Gala apple for a refreshing crunch. Toasted walnuts add a nutty depth, while crumbled goat cheese or feta brings a creamy, tangy finish. Drizzled with a homemade balsamic vinaigrette sweetened with honey and brightened by Dijon mustard, this easy-to-make salad comes together in just 15 minutes. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this stunning salad is as nutritious as it is delicious, making it an elegant addition to any Thanksgiving or Christmas menu.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups mixed salad greens (spinach, arugula, or spring mix)
• 0.5 cup pomegranate seeds
• 0.5 cup dried cranberries
• 1 large honeycrisp or gala apple, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup walnuts, chopped and toasted
• 0.25 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the mixed salad greens thoroughly, then place them in a large serving bowl.

Step 2

Sprinkle the pomegranate seeds, dried cranberries, and toasted walnuts evenly over the greens.

Step 3

Thinly slice the apple and arrange the slices on top of the salad.

Step 4

Crumble the goat cheese or feta onto the salad in small chunks for flavor and texture.

Step 5

To prepare the dressing, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl or jar until emulsified.

Step 6

Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad just before serving, or serve it on the side for guests to add as they prefer.

Step 7

Gently toss the salad to combine all the ingredients and let the flavors meld together.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	696.6 grams (696.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1348

Total Fat 89.20g	114%
Saturated Fat 12.70g	64%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 15mg	5%
Sodium 934mg	41%
Total Carbohydrate 124.60g	45%
Dietary Fiber 21.30g	76%
Total Sugars 96.40g
Protein 21.30g	43%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 243mg	19%
Iron 6mg	33%
Potassium 1434mg	31%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.9%

Protein: 6.1%

Carbs: 35.9%