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20-Minute Christmas Salad

A vibrant, festive salad ready in 20 minutes, packed with seasonal fruits, nuts, and creamy feta for the holidays.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 5 cups mixed greens spinach, arugula, or spring mix
  • 0.5 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 0.5 cup dried cranberries
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 0.5 cup pecans toasted
  • 1 small apple diced
  • 1 small pear diced
  • 0.25 cup red onion thinly sliced
Vinaigrette
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Skillet
  • Salad tongs
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Rinse and dry mixed greens, place in large salad bowl.
  2. Add pomegranate seeds, dried cranberries, diced apple, diced pear, and crumbled feta.
  3. Toast pecans or walnuts in a skillet for 3–4 minutes, cool slightly, then add to salad.
  4. Thinly slice red onion and add to salad.
  5. Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper to make vinaigrette.
  6. Pour vinaigrette over salad and toss gently.
  7. Adjust seasoning if needed and serve immediately.

Notes

Prepare ingredients ahead of time for faster assembly.