Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing
A fresh, colorful salad featuring mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, walnuts, and feta, dressed in a sweet and tangy honey mustard dressing, perfect for holiday meals.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed greens Any variety of salad greens.
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Halved for better mixing.
- 1 medium Cucumber Sliced.
- 1/4 medium Red onion Thinly sliced.
- 1/2 cup Feta cheese Crumble before adding.
- 1/2 cup Walnuts Chopped; can be toasted for extra flavor.
Honey Mustard Dressing
- 2 tablespoons Honey Adjust sweetness to taste.
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard For tanginess.
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil Extra virgin preferred.
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt Taste and adjust as necessary.
- 1/4 teaspoon Pepper Freshly ground for best flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and walnuts.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Store leftover salad and dressing separately. Greens will stay fresh in an airtight container for up to 2 days, while dressing can last in the fridge for up to 5 days. Toss the salad with dressing right before serving to keep it crisp.