Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing Recipe

This Delicious Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing is a vibrant, festive showstopper that balances sweet, savory, and tangy flavors in every bite. After years of holiday testing, I’ve perfected this recipe to be a reliable crowd-pleaser that’s as beautiful as it is tasty. It’s the perfect fresh counterpoint to a rich holiday meal, and the homemade dressing is so simple you’ll never buy bottled again.

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Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing

  • Author: Dorothy Miller

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups baby spinach or mixed greens
  • 1 cup fresh pomegranate seeds
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries (or dried cranberries)
  • 1 medium apple, thinly sliced (such as a Gala or Granny Smith)
  • ½ cup candied pecans or walnuts
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
  • ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Salad:
  2. Make the Honey Mustard Dressing:
  3. Assemble the Salad:

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