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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Christmas Salad

  • Author: Dorothy Miller

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

  1. Make salad dressing
  2. Assembly

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