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Juicy Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing

A vibrant and refreshing salad perfect for the festive season, featuring a mix of seasonal fruits and vegetables, topped with a sweet and tangy honey mustard dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 4 cups mixed greens such as spinach, arugula, and romaine
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber sliced
  • 1 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup carrots shredded
  • 1 cup pomegranate seeds for garnish
Honey Mustard Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and shredded carrots.
  2. Toss the salad ingredients gently to mix them evenly.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar.
  2. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously until the dressing is well combined and emulsified.
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Combine and Serve
  1. Drizzle the honey mustard dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat the ingredients evenly.
  2. Transfer the salad to a serving bowl and sprinkle with pomegranate seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time; just keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain freshness.

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