Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing
This festive Christmas Salad is a vibrant mix of fresh greens, cranberries, pecans, and goat cheese, all tossed in a tangy honey mustard dressing. It’s the perfect light and refreshing side dish to brighten up your holiday table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 ounces mixed salad greens
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup pecans, toasted
- 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- For the Honey Mustard Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, dried cranberries, toasted pecans, goat cheese, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, use a vegetarian goat cheese alternative. You can also add grilled chicken or shrimp for a heartier salad.