Delicious Christmas Salad Recipe
This recipe would deliver the most delicious Christmas salad that would have you wishing every day is Christmas.
Equipment
- Large salad bowl
- Small mixing bowl
- Whisk or fork
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Small skillet
- Salad servers or serving spoons
Ingredients
- 5 cups fresh baby spinach
- 2 cups arugula or mixed salad greens
- 1 large apple thinly sliced
- ½ cup pomegranate seeds
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup pecans
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ small red onion thinly sliced
- 1 small orange peeled and segmented
For the honey balsamic dressing:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
- Salt to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Toast the pecans
- Place a small skillet over medium heat. Add the pecans and toast for about 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once they become fragrant and slightly darker, remove them from the heat and allow them to cool.
Prepare the salad ingredients
- Wash and thoroughly dry the spinach and arugula. Slice the apple and red onion thinly. Peel and segment the orange, and remove the pomegranate seeds if using a whole fruit.
Make the dressing
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and fresh orange juice. Add salt and black pepper. Whisk until everything is well combined and the dressing looks slightly thickened.
Assemble the salad
- Add the spinach and arugula to a large salad bowl or serving platter. Arrange the sliced apples, orange segments, pomegranate seeds, dried cranberries, red onion, and toasted pecans over the greens.
- Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese evenly across the salad.
Add the dressing and serve
- Drizzle the honey balsamic dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss everything gently to coat the ingredients without crushing the fruit or greens.