Description
A fresh and vibrant Christmas Salad featuring mixed greens, sweet Bosc pears, tart pomegranate seeds, crunchy almonds, and a zesty honey-mustard dressing. Perfect as a festive starter or a light side dish during the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 5 ounces mixed greens (spring mix or other)
- 2 Bosc pears, cored and thinly sliced
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1 shallot, halved and thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Arrange greens: Place the mixed greens on a large plate, arranging them to leave space in the center for the dressing bowl.
- Add toppings: Evenly distribute the thinly sliced Bosc pears, pomegranate seeds, shallot slices, and sliced almonds over the bed of greens.
- Make dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, kosher salt, and ground black pepper until the mixture is fully emulsified and smooth.
- Serve: Pour the dressing into a small bowl and place it in the center of the salad. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors and crisp textures.
Notes
- Use ripe Bosc pears for the best balance of sweetness and firmness.
- Feel free to substitute almonds with walnuts or pecans for a different crunch.
- For a nuttier flavor, toast the sliced almonds before adding to the salad.
- Serve the dressing on the side to allow guests to control the amount used and keep greens crisp.
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh the same day to prevent sogginess.
