Hot Girl Christmas Salad (Printer View)

Crisp greens paired with tangy pomegranate, savory salami, and creamy cheese for a festive salad.

# Components:

→ Salad Base

01 - 5 oz 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 oz hard salami, sliced thin
06 - 2 oz crumbled feta or goat cheese

→ Dressing

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

# Method:

01 - In a large bowl, mix baby greens, sliced apple, pomegranate seeds, and roasted almonds.
02 - Incorporate sliced hard salami and crumbled cheese into the salad base.
03 - Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, sea salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
04 - Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly.
05 - Serve immediately, optionally garnished with extra pomegranate seeds and almonds.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Festive and colorful dish
  • Easy to prepare and perfect for holiday gatherings
02 -
  • Contains milk and tree nuts
  • Salami may contain mustard or other allergens; check labels
03 -
  • For extra crunch, add thinly sliced celery or cucumber
  • Substitute feta with blue cheese or omit cheese for a dairy-free option
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