Hot Girl Christmas Salad (Printable Version)

A colorful salad featuring mixed greens, pomegranate, salami, almonds, and feta for holiday flavors.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salad Base

01 - 5 ounces mixed baby greens (arugula, spinach, radicchio)
02 - 1 small red apple, cored and thinly sliced
03 - 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
04 - 1/3 cup sliced roasted almonds

→ Protein & Cheese

05 - 4 ounces hard salami, thinly sliced
06 - 2 ounces feta or goat cheese, crumbled

→ Dressing

07 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
08 - 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
09 - 1 teaspoon honey
10 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
11 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
12 - 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, mix baby greens, apple slices, pomegranate seeds, and roasted almonds.
02 - Incorporate the sliced hard salami and crumbled feta or goat cheese into the salad mixture.
03 - Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, sea salt, and black pepper until smooth and emulsified.
04 - Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
05 - Present immediately, optionally garnished with additional pomegranate seeds and almonds.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes
  • Festive and colorful for holiday gatherings
02 -
  • Contains milk (cheese) and tree nuts (almonds)
  • Salami may contain mustard or other allergens check labels
03 -
  • Use certified gluten-free salami and cheese for gluten intolerance
  • Toast almonds lightly to enhance their flavor
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