Christmas Salad Recipe
A festive and colorful Christmas Salad that combines mixed greens with sweet pomegranate seeds, juicy grapes, tangy feta cheese, crunchy candied pecans, and a flavorful dressing. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a light and refreshing side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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Mixed Greens:
5 cups
Pomegranate Seeds:
1 cup
Green Grapes (halved):
1 cup
Crumbled Feta Cheese:
1/2 cup
Candied Pecans or Walnuts:
1/2 cup
Thinly Sliced Red Onion:
1/4 cup
Ripe Pear or Apple (thinly sliced):
1
Balsamic Vinaigrette or Poppy Seed Dressing:
1/4 cup
Instructions
- Layer the Greens: In a large salad bowl, arrange the mixed greens as the base.
- Add Toppings: Top with pomegranate seeds, halved grapes, crumbled feta, candied pecans, sliced red onion, and pear or apple slices.
- Drizzle Dressing: Just before serving, drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette or poppy seed dressing. Toss gently to combine or serve dressing on the side.
Notes
- To prepare ahead, store ingredients separately and assemble just before serving.
- Enhance the salad by adding grilled chicken or roasted turkey for a main dish option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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