Holiday Salad

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Elevate your festive table with this vibrant Holiday Salad, a show-stopping recipe bursting with seasonal flavors and wholesome ingredients. Crisp mixed greens form the base of this colorful dish, topped with juicy pomegranate seeds, sweet dried cranberries, and thinly sliced Honeycrisp or Gala apple for a refreshing crunch. Toasted walnuts add a nutty depth, while crumbled goat cheese or feta brings a creamy, tangy finish. Drizzled with a homemade balsamic vinaigrette sweetened with honey and brightened by Dijon mustard, this easy-to-make salad comes together in just 15 minutes. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this stunning salad is as nutritious as it is delicious, making it an elegant addition to any Thanksgiving or Christmas menu.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 5 min
• Total Time: 20 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

12 items

• 6 cups mixed salad greens (spinach, arugula, or spring mix)
• 0.5 cup pomegranate seeds
• 0.5 cup dried cranberries
• 1 large honeycrisp or gala apple, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup walnuts, chopped and toasted
• 0.25 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

📝 Instructions

7 steps

1. Wash and dry the mixed salad greens thoroughly, then place them in a large serving bowl.

2. Sprinkle the pomegranate seeds, dried cranberries, and toasted walnuts evenly over the greens.

3. Thinly slice the apple and arrange the slices on top of the salad.

4. Crumble the goat cheese or feta onto the salad in small chunks for flavor and texture.

5. To prepare the dressing, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl or jar until emulsified.

6. Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad just before serving, or serve it on the side for guests to add as they prefer.

7. Gently toss the salad to combine all the ingredients and let the flavors meld together.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (182.6g)

Calories		343
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		22.3 g	29%
	Saturated Fat	3.3 g	16%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		6 mg	2%
Sodium		253 mg	11%
Total Carbohydrate		32.9 g	12%
	Dietary Fiber	5.7 g	20%
	Total Sugars	25.6 g
Protein		5.1 g	10%
Vitamin D		0.1 mcg	0%
Calcium		85 mg	7%
Iron		1.5 mg	8%
Potassium		375 mg	8%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 803 cal (56.9%%)

Protein: 83 cal (5.9%%)

Carbs: 525 cal (37.2%%)