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Plate with a serving Christmas salad of spring mix, feta, candied pecans, pomegranate, mandarin oranges, dried cranberries and poppyseed dressing.
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5 from 18 votes

Festive Christmas Salad

Christmas Salad with a Creamy Poppy Seed Dressing is a festive and refreshing side dish for your special holiday dinners. The dressing is so creamy and delicious!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Christmas Salad
Servings: 8
Calories: 182kcal
Author: Erica Walker

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 pecans or walnuts

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.
    Glass mixing bowl with poppyseed dressing ingredients and whisk on the side.
  • Whisk until smooth. Store in the fridge until ready to serve.
    Glass mixing bowl with poppyseed dressing and whisk on the side.

For the Salad:

  • Place the Spring Mix in a large bowl.
    Large wooden bowl with sprinkles mix lettuce.
  • Top with remaining ingredients.
    Large wooden bowl with spring mix, feta, candied pecans, pomegranate, mandarin oranges, and dried cranberries.
  • Toss salad together.
    Using tongs to toss salad ingredients together including spring mix, feta, candied pecans, pomegranate, mandarin oranges, and dried cranberries.
  • Serve with dressing on the side or top with dressing right before serving.
    Large bowl of Christmas salad topped with poppyseed dressing and tongs.

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Notes

Recipe Tips:

This Christmas Salad is so versatile! 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.
  • Substitute the feta cheese 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