Christmas Salad Recipe

Here’s a festive, colorful, and fresh Christmas Salad recipe that’s perfect for the holiday table—bright reds and greens, with sweet, tangy, and crunchy elements 🎄🥗✨

🎄 Christmas Salad

Ingredients (4–6 servings)

Greens

• 6 cups mixed salad greens (baby spinach, arugula, romaine, or spring mix)

• 1 cup kale, thinly sliced (optional for extra texture)

Fruits & Veggies

• 1 cup pomegranate seeds (or red grapes, halved)

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced

• 1 small cucumber, sliced or diced

Cheese

• ½ cup crumbled feta or goat cheese

• Optional: shaved parmesan

Nuts & Crunch

• ½ cup candied pecans or walnuts (or roasted unsalted nuts)

• Optional: pumpkin seeds for extra crunch

Dressing

• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• 1½ tbsp balsamic vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)

• 1 tsp honey (or maple syrup)

• ½ tsp Dijon mustard

• Salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Prep Salad

   • In a large bowl, combine greens, kale (if using), cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber, and pomegranate seeds.

2. Make Dressing

   • Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.

3. Assemble

   • Drizzle dressing over salad just before serving.

   • Toss gently to coat.

4. Add Toppings

   • Sprinkle crumbled cheese and candied nuts on top.

   • Optional: add a few fresh herbs like parsley, mint, or basil for extra color and aroma.

Optional Holiday Enhancements

• 🌟 Cranberry version: Add dried cranberries for sweetness

• 🌟 Apple version: Thinly slice red or green apples

• 🌟 Festive twist: Sprinkle with edible gold dust or pomegranate arils for sparkle

This salad is:

• Colorful & festive 🍎💚

• Sweet, tangy, and nutty for texture

• Perfect alongside ham, turkey, or a roasted dinner

I can also create a Christmas Salad with a creamy yogurt-poppy seed dressing and roasted winter veggies if you want a warmer, more decadent holiday salad.