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Pomegranate Feta Christmas Salad

Pomegranate Feta Christmas Salad for Vibrant Holiday Cheer

This Pomegranate Feta Christmas Salad is the perfect vibrant centerpiece for your holiday table, combining sweet pomegranate seeds, creamy feta, and crunchy walnuts for a festive delight.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups mixed salad greens use spinach or arugula as alternatives
  • 1 cup pomegranate seeds substitutions can include dried cranberries
  • 0.5 cups feta cheese can be replaced with plant-based feta for a vegan version
  • 1 small red onion may substitute with green onions or omit
  • 0.5 cups walnuts can be swapped with pecans or omitted if nut-free
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil can be substituted with avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar can be swapped with balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey can be substituted with maple syrup for vegan
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • small bowl
  • whisk
  • Tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk these ingredients together vigorously for about 30 seconds until fully blended and slightly emulsified.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add mixed salad greens, pomegranate seeds, and crumbled feta cheese. Add sliced red onion.
  3. Fold in chopped walnuts. If desired, roast them in a dry skillet for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat.
  5. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with extra pomegranate seeds and feta. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Dress the salad just before serving to maintain freshness. Customize with plant-based substitutes as needed.

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