Winter Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing
A fresh and colorful salad perfect for festive occasions, combining mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, feta cheese, and a honey mustard dressing.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed greens A mix of arugula, spinach, or baby kale for variety
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Halved
- 1 medium Cucumber Sliced
- 1/2 medium Red onion Thinly sliced
- 1 cup Crumbled feta cheese Can be replaced with goat cheese
- 1/2 cup Walnuts Optional: toasted for extra flavor
Honey Mustard Dressing Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Honey Can substitute with maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Mustard Preferred type (yellow, dijon, or spicy)
- 1/4 cup Olive oil Extra virgin recommended
- 2 tablespoons Vinegar White wine or apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, toss together mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, feta cheese, and walnuts.
- In a smaller bowl, whisk together honey, mustard, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Drizzle the honey mustard dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all ingredients.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the freshness of this festive dish.
Notes
If storing leftovers, keep the dressing separate to avoid soggy greens. Consume within 2-3 days for optimal freshness.