Juicy special occasion Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing
Juicy special occasion Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing is a vibrant, refreshing dish that will add a delightful twist to your holiday gatherings. This salad beautifully combines crisp greens, sweet fruits, and crunchy nuts, making it as appealing to the eyes as it is to the palate. The rich, tangy honey mustard dressing ties everything together, creating a perfect balance of flavors. Whether served as a main dish or a side, this colorful salad is versatile enough for any occasion and sure to impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups salad greens
- 2 cups frisée leaves
- 1–2 apples or pears, diced
- 2 avocados, sliced
- 2 cups pomegranate seeds
- 1 1/2 cups walnuts, raw and unsalted
- 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds, unshelled
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder
- 1/3 cup virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fig jam
- 2 teaspoons orange peel zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chili flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread walnuts and pumpkin seeds on a baking sheet and roast for about 10 minutes until golden brown.
- In a large bowl, combine salad greens and frisée leaves. Gently toss in diced apples or pears, sliced avocados, and pomegranate seeds.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, dijon mustard, honey (or maple syrup), fig jam, orange zest & juice until smooth.
- Pour dressing over the salad mix and toss gently until well coated. Top with roasted nuts and seeds before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the salad (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg