Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing
A festive and refreshing Christmas Salad featuring mixed greens, cranberries, and pecans, paired perfectly with a tangy honey mustard dressing for a delightful holiday side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup toasted pecans
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- For the Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, dried cranberries, toasted pecans, crumbled feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, and red onion slices.
- In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, and apple cider vinegar until smooth.
- Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously to emulsify the dressing.
- Season the dressing with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Pour the honey mustard dressing over the salad and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your festive Christmas salad!
Notes
For an extra festive touch, sprinkle with pomegranate seeds or add sliced grilled chicken for a heartier meal.