There are many Christmas salads to brighten your holiday meals and keep them healthy, but this delicious and easy-to-make Christmas Salad uses in-season ingredients. Enjoy its nutritional benefits as you celebrate the holidays.

Ingredients

Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

2 cloves minced garlic

2 tablespoons champagne vinegar

3 tablespoons honey

2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

1/4 cup olive oil

Christmas Salad

12 ounces fresh spring greens

2/3 cup sliced almonds

2/3 cup feta cheese

4 seedless mandarin oranges peeled and segmented

Instructions

Whisk together minced garlic, champagne vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Slowly drizzle in olive oil, whisking continuously.

Add spring green, sliced almonds, feta cheese, mandarin oranges, and pomegranate arils in a large bowl.  Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.