Christmas Salad Recipe With Pomegranate And Goat Cheese
This vibrant Christmas Salad with Spinach, Mandarin Oranges, Pecans, Cranberries, Pomegranate, and Goat Cheese is a festive explosion of color, texture, and flavor. After years of holiday testing, I’ve perfected this recipe to balance sweet, savory, tangy, and crunchy elements in every bite. It’s a stunning, make-ahead side dish that consistently earns rave reviews at our family gatherings.
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PrintChristmas Salad
Ingredients
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- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 large lime (juice freshly squeezed)
- 6 oz baby spinach
- 1 cup pecan halves (toasted, some of them chopped finely)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 3 mandarin oranges (peeled and segmented)
- 1/3 cup goat cheese (crumbled)
- 1/3 cup pomegranate arils (or more)
Instructions
- Make salad dressing
- Assembly
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