Christmas Salad Ingredients
Full of fresh and festive ingredients, this Christmas salad is everything your holiday menu needs. You are going to love the flavors and textures in every bite! And the orange dressing takes this salad over the top!
Salad
Mixed Greens: Spinach, arugula, or a spring mix. I love mixing greens because of the different textures. Red onion: The flavor of onion is always a perfect salad ingredient. Pomegranate Seeds: Juicy seeds burst in every bite. Buy a container of pomegranate arils in the produce section to make it easy! Feta Cheese: Crumbled feta is my favorite, but try blue cheese or goat cheese. Candied Pecans: Sweet candied pecans add great texture and crunch to the Christmas salad. Candied walnuts or almonds would also be delicious!
Orange Vinaigrette
Orange Zest: Adds a pop of orange flavor to the vinaigrette! Orange is a classic winter flavor that is perfect for the holidays. Orange Juice: Fresh squeezed is best, but store-bought juice is easy to use. Apple Cider Vinegar: The acidity balances the citrus flavors. Honey: Gives the dressing a sweet flavor that balances the acidity. Dijon Mustard: Adds creamy, savory flavor to the dressing. Poppyseeds: Add a fun texture and hint of flavor. Kosher Salt: Season to taste to help balance out all of the flavors. Olive Oil: The base of the vinaigrette.
Christmas Salad Recipe
Assembling this beautiful Christmas salad is easy, and it comes together quickly. Once you layer the ingredients in a bowl, all you have left is to make the dressing. Make the dressing ahead of time, and it’s easy to serve when you’re ready!
Add Protein: Add some protein to make it hearty. Crumbled bacon, hard boiled eggs, or grilled chicken breast would be delicious! Switch Up the Fruit: Add berries, pears, or apples to this salad. I love to stick with seasonal fruits. Dried Fruit: Dried fruit would be a lovely addition. Dried cranberries or dried blueberries would be my first choice! Nuts: The nuts don’t have to be candied, but I love the hint of sweet it adds. Dressing: Even though the orange vinaigrette is perfect on this salad, it’s fun to experiment with other dressing flavors! I would recommend this balsamic or my apple cider vinaigrette.
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