Description
Add a burst of color and flavor to your holiday gatherings with this Christmas Pomegranate Salad. Featuring a delightful mix of crunchy greens, juicy pomegranate seeds, and creamy feta cheese, this salad is drizzled with a tangy dressing that balances sweetness with zest. Perfect as a side dish or a standalone meal, it brings festive cheer to any table and will impress even the most discerning guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula and spinach)
- 1 cup fresh pomegranate seeds
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup toasted walnuts
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp aged balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Wash and dry the mixed greens thoroughly.
- Combine the salad: In a large bowl, add the mixed greens, pomegranate seeds, crumbled feta, and toasted walnuts.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Toss: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
- Serve: Enjoy chilled or at room temperature as a stunning centerpiece for your holiday feast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For added crunch, consider swapping walnuts for pecans or adding citrus segments like oranges. This salad can be prepared in advance; just keep the dressing separate until serving to maintain freshness.