Christmas Salad
Christmas Salad with a creamy poppy seed dressing is a colorful and refreshing side dish for your special holiday dinners. The dressing is so creamy and delicious!
Servings: 8
Calories: 182kcal
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 5-6 cups spring mix lettuce
- 1/2 cup mandarin oranges
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1/3 cup Feta cheese
- 1/2 cup candied walnuts or pecans
For the Creamy Poppy Seed Dressing:
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
Instructions
For the Creamy Poppy Seed Dressing:
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
- Whisk until smooth. Store in the fridge until ready to serve.
For the Salad:
- Place the Spring Mix in a large bowl.
- Top with remaining ingredients.
- Toss and top with poppyseed dressing.
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Notes
Recipe Tips:
There are many ways that you can do substitutions for this Christmas Salad! You can add or subtract as many ingredients as you wish. Here are some ideas of how you can switch it up:- If you don't love Pomegranate seeds try strawberries, roasted beets, red onions, or raspberries for pops of red color.
- Add diced red or green apple slices for more crunch, color, and flavor!
- Turn this Christmas Salad into a summer supper with pineapple and sliced grilled chicken on top.
- Toss in a handful of baby spinach leaves for more greenery. Those extra vitamins can't hurt, either!
- Instead of Feta cheese, substitute it for goat cheese, cubed mozzarella, blue cheese, or ricotta cheese for a different taste.
- Slivered almonds, sunflower seeds, pistachios, or cashews would be a delicious substitute for walnuts or pecans.
Nutrition
Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 172mg | Potassium: 105mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 0.5mg