Pomegranate Christmas Salad Honey (Print View)
Festive salad with pomegranate, candied walnuts, creamy cheese, and honey mustard orange dressing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Candied Nuts and Seeds
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1 1/2 cups raw walnut halves
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1/2 cup hulled pumpkin seeds
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1/3 cup honey or pure maple syrup
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1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder
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Kosher salt, to taste
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Chili flakes, to taste
→ Salad
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6 cups mixed salad greens
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2 cups curly endive (frisée)
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1 to 2 apples or pears, chopped
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2 avocados, sliced
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2 cups pomegranate seeds
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1 cup crumbled cheese (blue, goat, or feta)
→ Honey Mustard Dressing
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1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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1/4 cup balsamic vinegar or apple cider vinegar
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2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
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2 tablespoons honey
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1 tablespoon fig preserves
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2 teaspoons grated orange zest
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2 tablespoons orange juice
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Kosher salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Directions:
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Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss raw walnut halves and pumpkin seeds in a medium bowl with honey or maple syrup, chipotle powder, kosher salt, and chili flakes. Spread in an even layer on prepared baking sheet.
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Bake for 15 minutes, stirring once halfway, until the nuts and seeds are fragrant and toasted. Remove from oven, spread in a single layer, and sprinkle immediately with flaky salt. Allow to cool completely.
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Place mixed salad greens and curly endive in a large salad bowl. Add chopped apples or pears, sliced avocado, and pomegranate seeds. Top with crumbled cheese.
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Add cooled candied walnuts and pumpkin seeds over the salad. Gently toss to combine all ingredients for even distribution.
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Combine extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic or apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, fig preserves, orange zest, orange juice, kosher salt, and black pepper in a glass jar or bowl. Seal and shake vigorously or whisk until smooth and emulsified.
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Drizzle the orange balsamic dressing over the salad just before serving. Gently toss so the greens and toppings are evenly coated. Serve immediately.
# Notes:
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Ensure nuts and seeds are fully cooled before adding to salad to retain their crunch.
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Assemble the salad just prior to serving to maintain optimal texture and freshness.