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A large oval platter filled with Christmas salad, with serving utensils placed along the side.

Christmas Salad Recipe

Elevate your holiday feast with a Christmas Salad with crisp greens, juicy citrus and jewel-like pomegranate seeds. The zesty homemade orange dressing is what sets this one apart!
4.7 from 20 ratings

Ingredients

For the Orange Dressing:

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

For the Salad:

  • ½ head radicchio thinly sliced
  • 1 box baby arugula 5 ounces
  • 2 navel oranges peeled and segmented
  • 4 ounces crumbled goat cheese or feta
  • ½ cup cinnamon roasted almonds roughly chopped, or sliced almonds
  • ½ cup pomegranate seeds

Instructions

  • Make the Orange Dressing: Add mayonnaise, oil, orange juice, honey, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper to medium bowl and whisk until smooth.
  • Make the Salad: In large bowl, toss radicchio and arugula until well combined. 
  • Arrange arugula mixture on large platter. Top salad with oranges, cheese, almonds and pomegranate seeds.
  • Drizzle with Orange Dressing and serve immediately. 
Calories: 344kcal, Carbohydrates: 27g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 24g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g, Monounsaturated Fat: 11g, Trans Fat: 0.02g, Cholesterol: 13mg, Sodium: 347mg, Potassium: 341mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 22g, Vitamin A: 896IU, Vitamin C: 37mg, Calcium: 113mg, Iron: 1mg
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