Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing Recipe
A festive and colorful Christmas salad featuring a mix of fresh greens, sweet cranberries, crunchy pecans, and creamy goat cheese, all drizzled with a tangy honey mustard dressing. This salad is not only delicious but also visually appealing, making it the perfect addition to your holiday table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Salad:
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup pecans, toasted
- 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
Honey Mustard Dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, dried cranberries, toasted pecans, and crumbled goat cheese.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Toss and Serve: Drizzle the honey mustard dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- This salad is best served fresh to maintain optimal flavor and texture.
- Feel free to customize the salad by adding other toppings like sliced apples or pomegranate seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
