Christmas Salad Recipe
Embrace the spirit of the season with a merry Christmas Salad, showcasing a blend of mixed greens, succulent pears, tangy mandarin oranges, vibrant pomegranate arils, delightful crumbled blue cheese, and sweet candied pecans—all expertly combined in a crafted homemade vinaigrette dressing
Servings: 10 Servings
Calories: 184kcal
Equipment
- Small Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 4 cups Spring Greens
- 2 Pears sliced
- 1 11-ounce can Mandarin Orange Segments drained
- 1 cup Crumbled Blue Cheese
- 1/2 cup Candied Pecans
- 1/4 cup Pomegranate Arils
Vinaigrette
- 1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 teaspoons Dijon Mustard
- 1 tablespoon Orange Juice
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing. Whisk the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, orange juice, and salt and pepper together until fully mixed.
- Layer the salad. Place the greens in a large serving bowl and top with the sliced pears and mandarin oranges. Add the crumbled blue cheese, candied pecans, and pomegranate arils.
- Serve. Serve the salad dressing on the side or pour it over the salad and toss to mix.
Notes
Recipe Varitions
Add protein: You can turn this salad into a meal by adding some chicken, steak, or even salmon.Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 192mg | Potassium: 138mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 262IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 0.4mg