Name: Juicy Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups walnuts (raw and unsalted); 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds; 6 cups salad greens; 2 cups frisée leaves; 1-2 apples or pears (diced); 2 avocados (sliced); 2 cups pomegranate seeds; 1 cup crumbled cheese (blue, feta, or goat cheese); 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup; 1/3 cup virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup balsamic or apple cider vinegar; 2 teaspoons dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon fig jam; 2 teaspoons orange peel zest; 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice; Salt and black pepper to taste; Chili flakes

Juicy Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing

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Juicy Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing is a festive, vibrant addition to your holiday table that combines fresh greens, crunchy nuts, and sweet fruits, all topped with a luscious honey mustard dressing. This salad not only offers a delightful explosion of flavors but also provides a beautiful centerpiece for any gathering. With just 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of roasting time, you can create an impressive dish that’s both nutritious and visually stunning. Perfect for holiday feasts or as a light lunch, this healthy recipe is easily customizable, allowing you to mix and match ingredients based on your preferences.

Author: Angela
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: Serves 4
Category: Salad
Method: Roasting
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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1 1/2 cups walnuts (raw and unsalted)
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
6 cups salad greens
2 cups frisée leaves
1–2 apples or pears (diced)
2 avocados (sliced)
2 cups pomegranate seeds
1 cup crumbled cheese (blue, feta, or goat cheese)
1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
1/3 cup virgin olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic or apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon fig jam
2 teaspoons orange peel zest
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
Salt and black pepper to taste
Chili flakes

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and roast walnuts and pumpkin seeds for about 10 minutes until lightly golden.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey or maple syrup, olive oil, vinegar, dijon mustard, additional honey, fig jam, orange zest, orange juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
In a large serving bowl, layer salad greens and frisée as the base. Top with apples or pears, avocados, pomegranate seeds, roasted nuts and seeds, and crumbled cheese.
Drizzle generously with the honey mustard dressing before serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: Approximately 1/4 salad (175g)
Calories: 370
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 27g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 20g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 9g
Cholesterol: 15mg

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