This Easy Christmas Salad recipe is perfect for getting everyone to gather around the Christmas dinner table. The more simple recipes you can have for the holidays, the better! Plus, the flavor just keeps getting better for leftovers, too!
WHAT TYPE OF APPLES WORK BEST WITH MAKING THIS CHRISTMAS TOSSED SALAD?
I like to vary up the flavor of the apples that I use for this salad recipe so I prefer adding in Gala apples and Granny Smith apples for the contrast in sweet and sour. You can also easily use any type of apples that you want so don’t feel as though you have to rush to the store to buy something new.
I tend to always have some sort of apples in the house that need to be eaten up at any point in time so I’m more than happy to use them for this recipe, too.
WHAT ARE THE BEST NUTS AND DRIED FRUIT TO ADD TO SALADS?
As with anything you should add what you like and what you want to eat, but I really love adding in dried cranberries, almonds, and pistachios. I think that combination makes the best Christmas salads.
WHY MAKE EASY CHRISTMAS SALAD IDEAS?
I love having a light salad option to eat during the holidays since most of the other dishes that I make throughout the holidays are comfort food and a bit heavier in ingredients.
Having a nice side salad or a salad as the main entree is a great way to reset your tastebuds and give the sweets and treats a break.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED
This Christmas apple salad contains simple ingredients that everyone will love.
For the Dressing
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Honey
- Dijon Mustard
- Garlic, grated
- Dried Thyme
- Dried Rosemary
For the Salad
- Baby Spring Mix
- Honeycrisp or Gala Apple
- Granny Smith Apple
- Pistachio
- Almond Slivers
- Dried Cranberries
- Crumbled Feta Cheese
HOW TO MAKE EARLY CHRISTMAS SALAD WITH HOMEMADE DRESSING
You’re about to find out why this is one of my favorite Christmas salad recipes!
STEP ONE: MAKE THE DRESSING
Add the dressing ingredients to a small bowl.
Using immersion or stick blender, blend it into a thick and creamy dressing.
If you don’t have an immersion blender, you can whisk it with a wire whisk but using a blender results in a creamy emulsified dressing. You can also use a regular blender or a mini food processor to blend the dressing ingredients.
STEP TWO: MAKE THE SALAD
In a large bowl, combine the salad greens and the sliced apples.
Add about ¾ of the dressing and toss the salad.
Arrange the salad on a festive serving plate.
Strew the pistachio, almonds, and cranberries on top of the salad.
Drizzle the remaining salad dressing and top with crumbled feta cheese.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH THIS SIMPLE CHRISTMAS APPLE SALAD RECIPE
If you’re looking for some fun options to serve with this easy Christmas salad, I’ve got you covered!
Here are some easy dishes that can make your tummy super happy:
- Twice Baked Sweet Potato Casserole (with BACON) is perfect for a delicious side dish recipe.
- Learn How to Make Homemade Cranberry Sauce as a fun holiday dish.
EASY CHRISTMAS SALAD WITH HOMEMADE DRESSING RECIPE
You can print off the complete ingredients and instructions for this delicious Christmas salad recipe via the recipe card below.
Easy Christmas Salad with Homemade Dressing
This simple Christmas salad recipe is full of taste and flavor and features homemade dressing.
Ingredients
For the Dressing
- ¼ cup of Balsamic Vinegar
- ¼ cup of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon of Honey
- 2 teaspoons of Dijon Mustard
- 1 fat clove of Garlic, grated
- ½ teaspoon of Dried Thyme
- ½ teaspoon of Dried Rosemary
For the Salad
- 1 (10 oz.) box of Baby Spring Mix
- 1 Honeycrisp or Gala Apple, sliced
- 1 Granny Smith Apple, sliced
- ¼ cup of toasted Pistachio
- ¼ cup of toasted Almond Slivers
- ¼ cup of dried Cranberries
- 2 tablespoons of crumbled Feta Cheese
Instructions
For the Dressing
Add the ingredients for the dressing to a small bowl.
Using immersion/stick blender, blend it into a thick and creamy dressing.
You can whisk it with a wire whisk too, but using a blender results in a creamy emulsified dressing. You can also use a regular blender or a mini food processor.
For the Salad
In a large bowl, combine the salad greens and the sliced apples.
Add about ¾ of the dressing and toss the salad.
Arrange the salad on a serving plate.
Add the pistachio, almonds, and cranberries on top of the salad.
Drizzle the remaining salad dressing and top with crumbled feta cheese.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 241Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 135mgCarbohydrates: 25gFiber: 4gSugar: 18gProtein: 3g
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