Pomegranate Christmas Salad Honey (Recipe for Printing)
Enjoy a vibrant winter salad featuring pomegranate, nuts, and honey mustard dressing—perfect for Christmas or December gatherings. Crisp greens and a hint of citrus make this a festive, crowd-pleasing dish. Save & click.
# What You Need:
→ Candied Nuts and Seeds
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1 1/2 cups raw walnut halves
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1/2 cup hulled pumpkin seeds
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1/3 cup honey or pure maple syrup
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1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder
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Kosher salt, to taste
→ Salad Base
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6 cups mixed salad greens
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2 cups curly endive (frisée)
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1 to 2 apples or pears, chopped
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2 avocados, sliced
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2 cups pomegranate seeds
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1 cup crumbled cheese (blue, goat, or feta)
→ Honey Mustard Dressing
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1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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1/4 cup balsamic vinegar or apple cider vinegar
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2 teaspoons dijon mustard
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2 tablespoons honey
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1 tablespoon fig preserves
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2 teaspoons grated orange zest
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2 tablespoons orange juice
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
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Chili flakes, to taste
# How to Make It:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine raw walnut halves, hulled pumpkin seeds, honey or maple syrup, chipotle powder, and a generous pinch of kosher salt. Spread mixture evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 15–18 minutes, stirring halfway, until golden and fragrant. Cool completely.
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In a large salad bowl, combine mixed salad greens and curly endive. Add chopped apples or pears, sliced avocados, pomegranate seeds, and crumbled cheese. Toss gently to distribute ingredients evenly.
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In a small bowl or jar, whisk together extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic or apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard, honey, fig preserves, grated orange zest, orange juice, and freshly ground black pepper until thoroughly emulsified.
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Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad. Top with candied walnuts and pumpkin seeds. Finish with a light sprinkle of chili flakes if desired. Serve immediately.
# Extra Tips:
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For a more intense flavor, toast the nuts and seeds before candying them.