Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing
Indulge in the festive spirit with this vibrant Christmas Salad featuring a delightful mix of fresh greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and sweet dried cranberries. Drizzled with a homemade honey mustard dressing, this salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also a flavor sensation. Perfect for impressing guests or brightening up your holiday table, it’s easy to prepare and bursting with seasonal flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, romaine)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Wash all produce thoroughly. Chop mixed greens into bite-sized pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and shredded carrots into the bowl.
- Sprinkle dried cranberries over the salad and optionally add crumbled feta cheese.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and olive oil until smooth.
- Just before serving, pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 6mg