Christmas Wreath Salad

5 from 2 votes

Delight your holiday guests with this stunning, red, white and green, Christmas wreath salad for dinner that comes together quick and easy. A reddish-orange pomegranate vinaigrette completes the Christmas look.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 224kcal

Author: Joss Dyckson

Ingredients

For the Pomegranate Vinaigrette

½ cup pomegranate juice
2 tablespoons orange juice freshly squeezed
1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed--or to taste
2 tablespoons sugar
½ cup canola oil
salt and pepper to taste

For the Salad

6 cups mixed salad greens
¾ cup goat cheese crumbled
½ cup pecans toasted
½ cup pomegranate seeds

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Instructions

For the Pomegranate Vinaigrette

In a medium bowl, whisk together the pomegranate juice, orange juice, lemon juice and sugar.
Slowly drizzle the canola oil into the mixture while constantly whisking so that it combines well. Season with salt and pepper. Reserve.

To Assemble the Salad

On a large serving plate, place a small circular serving dish in the middle (it will hold the vinaigrette). Scatter the mixed greens around the small serving dish in the shape of a wreath.
Top the greens evenly with the crumbled goat cheese, toasted pecans and pomegranate seeds.
Pour the vinaigrette into the small serving dish in the center. Serve!

Notes

Nutrition information does not include the vinaigrette. Each tablespoon has approximately 60 calories and 5 grams fat.
Depending on the size of your serving plate, you may have to adjust the topping amounts slightly.
The vinaigrette can be made in advance as it stores in the fridge for up to one to two weeks. Make sure to shake it well before pouring it into the serving dish.
If you have vegetarian guests coming over, this dish allows them to take part in the festivities. Remove the cheese to the side to provide a dish for vegans.
Although this salad is easy to assemble in a pinch, the individual salad ingredients can be prepped a day in advance--throw it together before your guests arrive (without the vinaigrette), then stick it in the fridge until you're ready to eat. Cover the salad with plastic or place it in a container to preserve the freshness.

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