Description
This One Pot Christmas Salad is a quick and easy festive dish featuring fresh spinach, dried cranberries, and crunchy pecans, all tossed in a sweet and tangy honey poppyseed dressing made from olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of mustard. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a light, refreshing side.
Ingredients
Scale
Dressing
- 1/2 cup Olive oil
- 1/4 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 3 tbsp Honey
- 1 tbsp Onion (Finely chopped)
- 1 tsp Dried mustard powder (Or Dijon mustard)
- 2 tsp Poppy seeds (Adjust according to your preference)
- Salt (To taste)
- Pepper (To taste)
Salad
- 1 bag Spinach (16 oz.)
- 3/4 cup Pecans (Roughly chopped)
- 3/4 cup Cranberries (Dried, Sweetened)
Instructions
- Make the Dressing: In a large salad bowl, combine olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, finely chopped onion, dried mustard powder, poppy seeds, salt, and pepper. Whisk vigorously for at least one minute until the mixture is thoroughly combined and aromatic.
- Toss Spinach: Add the entire bag of spinach to the bowl with the dressing. Toss gently but thoroughly to ensure each leaf is evenly coated with the dressing.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle the roughly chopped pecans and dried sweetened cranberries over the dressed spinach.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately to enjoy the fresh textures and flavors at their best.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality spinach for the best flavor and texture.
- Adjust the amount of poppy seeds to suit your preference for crunch and flavor.
- For a vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.
- Serve immediately to prevent the spinach from wilting and the pecans from losing their crunch.
- This salad can be prepared up to 30 minutes ahead, but dress just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 118 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
