Description
Bring a burst of color and freshness to your holiday table with this Pomegranate Christmas Salad. This easy recipe combines crisp mixed greens, juicy pomegranate seeds, creamy blue cheese, buttery avocado, and sweet candied walnuts, all tossed in a tangy maple balsamic vinaigrette. It’s festive, flavorful, and ready in under 30 minutes—perfect for Christmas dinners, elegant gatherings, or fresh winter meal prep. Whether you’re looking for a healthy snack, an easy recipe for entertaining, or just new food ideas, this salad delivers vibrant, satisfying results every time.
Ingredients
6 to 8 cups mixed greens
1 cup pomegranate arils
1 avocado sliced
1 apple thinly sliced
1 cup candied walnuts
1⁄3 cup blue cheese crumbles
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove minced
1⁄4 cup olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons brown sugar (for walnuts)
1 tablespoon water (for walnuts)
Instructions
1. In a jar, whisk together balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
2. In a skillet over medium heat, toast walnuts with brown sugar and water until glossy. Let cool.
3. Add mixed greens to a large salad bowl and toss with half the dressing.
4. Top with pomegranate arils, avocado slices, apple slices, blue cheese crumbles, and candied walnuts.
5. Drizzle remaining dressing before serving and gently toss or leave layered for presentation.
Notes
For a milder flavor, you can substitute blue cheese with goat cheese or feta.
Prepare the candied walnuts in advance and store in an airtight jar for quick assembly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Christmas salad, easy salad recipe, healthy winter salad, pomegranate salad, holiday side