What are the four main ingredients of a Waldorf salad?

A classic Waldorf salad includes apples, celery, walnuts, and mayonnaise. Some versions add grapes or yogurt for creaminess.

What kind of salad goes with Christmas dinner?

Colorful, fresh salads with fruit, nuts, and a tangy dressing pair best. This Christmas Salad Recipe fits perfectly with rich meats like ham or turkey.

How to make a salad look beautiful?

Use a mix of greens for texture, then layer fruits, nuts, and cheese. Garnish with pomegranate seeds or citrus zest for sparkle.

What to feed 20 people for Christmas dinner?

Offer a mix of mains and sides: roast turkey, mashed potatoes, and this festive salad. Double the recipe to serve a large group easily.

Christmas Salad | Fresh, Vibrant, and Easy Holiday Favorite

Name: Christmas Salad Recipe: A Fresh, Festive Bowl of Color and Crunch
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups raw walnut halves; 1/2 cup hulled pumpkin seeds; 1/3 cup honey or pure maple syrup; 1/4 tsp chipotle powder; Kosher salt; Chili flakes, to taste; 6 cups assorted salad greens; 2 cups curly endive (frisée); 1 to 2 apples or pears, chopped; 2 avocados, sliced; 2 cups pomegranate seeds; 1 cup crumbled cheese (blue, goat, or feta); 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup balsamic or apple cider vinegar; 2 tsp dijon mustard; 2 tbsp honey; 1 tbsp fig preserves; 2 tsp grated orange zest; 2 tbsp orange juice; Freshly ground black pepper

Description

A festive Christmas Salad Recipe filled with crisp greens, sweet apples, creamy avocados, candied nuts, and pomegranate seeds. Balanced with a honey-orange dressing — fresh, colorful, and perfect for your holiday table.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Candied Nuts and Seeds:

1 1/2 cups raw walnut halves

1/2 cup hulled pumpkin seeds

1/3 cup honey or pure maple syrup

1/4 tsp chipotle powder

Kosher salt

Chili flakes, to taste

For the Salad Base:

6 cups assorted salad greens

2 cups curly endive (frisée)

1 to 2 apples or pears, chopped

2 avocados, sliced

2 cups pomegranate seeds

1 cup crumbled cheese (blue, goat, or feta)

For the Dressing:

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1/4 cup balsamic or apple cider vinegar

2 tsp dijon mustard

2 tbsp honey

1 tbsp fig preserves

2 tsp grated orange zest

2 tbsp orange juice

Freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Toss walnuts and pumpkin seeds with honey or syrup, chipotle powder, salt, and chili flakes.

3. Spread evenly and bake for 15 minutes, stirring once, until golden and caramelized.

4. Cool nuts completely and sprinkle with flaky salt.

5. In a large bowl, combine greens, frisée, apples or pears, avocados, pomegranate seeds, cheese, and cooled nuts.

6. In a small jar, whisk or shake together olive oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, fig preserves, orange zest, orange juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.

7. Just before serving, drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently.

Notes

Add dressing just before serving to keep greens crisp.

Monitor nuts while baking to prevent burning.

Slice avocados last and brush with lemon juice to avoid browning.

Candied nuts last 1 week at room temperature; dressing keeps 5 days refrigerated.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Christmas Dinner Ideas
Method: Tossed Salad
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx.)
Calories: 825
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 250mg
Fat: 60g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 48g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 75g
Fiber: 9g
Protein: 14g
Cholesterol: 25mg