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Winter Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing

A bright, festive salad with mixed greens, dried cranberries, toasted pecans, and creamy feta, drizzled with a sweet-and-tangy honey mustard dressing. Perfect for the holiday season!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 8 cups mixed greens Use a mix of your favorite greens.
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup toasted pecans Lightly toast for enhanced flavor.
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
Honey Mustard Dressing Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup honey Use pure honey for best flavor.
  • 1/4 cup mustard Dijon is preferred for its smooth tang.
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cranberries, toasted pecans, and feta cheese.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together honey, mustard, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  4. Serve immediately and enjoy at your holiday table.

Notes

Serve immediately after tossing to keep the greens crisp. Offer extra dressing on the side for those who prefer more.