Description
This vibrant and festive Pomegranate Christmas Salad features a colorful mix of spring greens, creamy avocado, tangy blue cheese, crunchy candied pecans, and juicy pomegranate arils. Finished with a sweet balsamic vinaigrette, it’s the perfect refreshing side dish for any holiday gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups spring greens or arugula mix
- 1 large pomegranate, arils removed
- 2 ripe avocados, sliced
- 1 cup candied pecans
- 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the spring greens and arugula gently under cold water and dry thoroughly. Arrange in a large bowl or platter.
- Slice the avocados into thin wedges and layer them over the greens.
- Scatter the pomegranate arils over the salad.
- Sprinkle the candied pecans evenly on top.
- Add blue cheese crumbles throughout the salad.
- In a bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and olive oil until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Toss lightly if desired or serve as-is.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Pomegranate Christmas Salad