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Christmas Salad

Delicious Christmas Salad with Honey-Mustard Vinaigrette

A vibrant Christmas Salad featuring fresh spinach, mandarin oranges, and a honey-mustard vinaigrette, perfect for the holiday season.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil Can substitute with avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Whole grain mustard is a great alternative
  • 2 tablespoons honey Maple syrup can be a vegan alternative
  • 1 lime fresh lime juice Can substitute with lemon juice
Salad
  • 4 cups baby spinach Substitute with kale or arugula if desired
  • 1/2 cup toasted pecan halves Walnuts or sliced almonds can be used
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries Raisins or dried cherries can be used as alternatives
  • 2 pieces mandarin oranges Clementines or other citrus fruits can be substituted
  • 1/2 cup goat cheese Feta cheese can be used for a stronger flavor
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate arils Sunflower seeds could be a crunchy alternative

Equipment

  • mason jar
  • Large serving bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a mason jar, combine extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, and fresh lime juice. Seal the jar and shake for 30 seconds to emulsify. Taste and adjust flavors, then set aside.
  2. Place baby spinach in a large serving bowl to create a vibrant base for the salad.
  3. Top the spinach with toasted pecans, dried cranberries, mandarin orange segments, goat cheese, and pomegranate arils.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving or serve it on the side.
  5. Present your Christmas Salad and enjoy fresh with family and friends.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 6mg

Notes

This salad is best enjoyed fresh. Consider adding protein for a heartier meal.

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