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Sweet Christmas Apple Salad

Sweet Christmas Apple Salad: A Festive Delight in Minutes

This Sweet Christmas Apple Salad brings vibrant crunch and color to your holiday gatherings in under 15 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4-5 cups Assorted Salad Greens Use a mix of greens, spinach, or arugula.
  • 2 Oranges Peeled and segmented.
  • 1-2 Apples Choose Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala for sweetness.
  • 1 cup Pomegranate Arils Fresh or frozen.
  • 1/2 cup Sweetened Dried Cranberries Or raisins/dried cherries.
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese Crumbled; goat cheese is a substitute.
  • 1/4 cup Toasted Chopped Pecans Lightly toasted; substitutes include walnuts or almonds.
For the Citrus Vinaigrette
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Orange Juice Fresh-squeezed is optimal.
  • 2 tablespoons Champagne Vinegar White wine vinegar can be a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard Omit if not desired.
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Maple syrup works as a vegan substitute.
  • 1 Minced Shallot Red onion can be used.
  • 1/3 cup Olive Oil Extra virgin for best flavor.
  • Salt and Black Pepper To taste.

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • whisk
  • Serving Platter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl or jar, combine the vinaigrette ingredients: fresh orange juice, champagne vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and minced shallot. Pour in the olive oil, then season with salt and black pepper. Whisk or shake until smoothly blended and emulsified.
  2. Spread out the salad greens on a large serving platter or salad bowl. Make sure they are washed, dried, and crisp.
  3. Evenly distribute the salad toppings over the greens, starting with the orange segments, followed by apple slices, pomegranate arils, dried cranberries, crumbled feta, and toasted pecans.
  4. Before serving, drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad or serve it on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use the freshest ingredients for maximum flavor. Cut apples just before serving to prevent browning.

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