Hot Girl Christmas Salad (Printer View)

Festive salad blending greens, pomegranate, salami, cheese, and a tangy olive oil dressing.

# What you'll need:

→ 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 feta or goat cheese, crumbled

→ 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 salami and crumbled cheese into the salad mixture.
03 - Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper together until fully emulsified.
04 - Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently to ensure even coating.
05 - Serve immediately; garnish with additional pomegranate seeds and almonds if preferred.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Gluten-Free if using GF salami and cheese
  • Easy to prepare in 20 minutes
02 -
  • Contains milk (cheese) and tree nuts (almonds)
  • Salami may contain mustard or other allergens check labels
03 -
  • Add thinly sliced celery or cucumber for extra crunch
  • Substitute feta with blue cheese or omit cheese for dairy free option
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