Festive Christmas Salad
A vibrant and refreshing salad perfect for your holiday table, combining sweet fruits, crunchy nuts, and a tangy dressing.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Salad Base
- 1 head Romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 cup Cranberries fresh or frozen, thawed
- 1 cup Pears diced
- 0.5 cup Walnuts chopped and toasted
- 0.25 cup Feta cheese crumbled
Vinaigrette Dressing
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cranberries, diced pears, toasted walnuts, and crumbled feta cheese.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients.
- Serve immediately as a festive side dish.
Notes
This salad can be prepared a few hours in advance, but it's best to dress it just before serving to prevent the lettuce from wilting.