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Festive Crunchy Christmas Salad

Festive Crunchy Christmas Salad for a Flavorful Holiday Treat

A vibrant Festive Crunchy Christmas Salad that brings the holiday spirit to life with colorful ingredients and refreshing flavors.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Healthy Light Meals
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Salad Base
  • 4 cups mixed salad greens a combination of arugula, spinach, and 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 Dressing
  • 0.5 cups fresh orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 0.25 cups extra virgin olive oil
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

  • salad bowl
  • mandoline
  • salad spinner
  • Skillet
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Rinse 4 cups of mixed salad greens under cold water and dry thoroughly. Transfer to a large salad bowl.
  2. Slice 1 cup of Brussels sprouts thinly and add to the salad bowl.
  3. Incorporate 1 cup of shredded carrots and 1 cup of pomegranate seeds. Stir gently to blend.
  4. Toast 0.5 cups of chopped walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until golden.
  5. Sprinkle 0.5 cups of crumbled feta cheese and 0.25 cups of thinly sliced red onion over the salad. Toss gently.
  6. Add 0.5 cups of diced pear and 0.25 cups of dried cranberries. Toss again.
  7. In a separate bowl, whisk together 0.5 cups of fresh orange juice, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon of honey until smooth.
  8. Slowly drizzle in 0.25 cups of extra virgin olive oil while whisking until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
  9. Pour the dressing over the salad before serving and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
  10. Serve immediately in bowls, garnished with extra pomegranate seeds or walnuts if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use the freshest ingredients possible for the best flavor and texture. Dress the salad just before serving for optimal crispness.

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