Description
A festive and flavorful Christmas Side Dish Salad combining crisp Romaine lettuce, peppery baby rocket, sweet dried cranberries, crunchy candied almonds, tangy blue cheese, and fresh apple cubes, all tossed in a honey-Dijon dressing for a perfect holiday accompaniment.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salad
- 8 large lettuce leaves (Romaine)
- 30 g baby rocket
- 60 g dried cranberries
- 60 g candied almonds
- 30 g blue cheese
- 1 apple, cut into cubes
For the Dressing
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 50 ml olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: Use a whisk to mix the Dijon mustard with honey, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Emulsify the Dressing: Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while constantly whisking to emulsify and create a smooth dressing.
- Reserve Some Ingredients: Set aside a small portion of the salad ingredients that are not lettuce leaves, such as some cranberries, almonds, or apple cubes, for garnish at the end.
- Mix the Salad: In a large bowl, mix the Romaine lettuce leaves, baby rocket, dried cranberries, candied almonds, blue cheese, and apple cubes with half of the dressing to coat evenly.
- Finish the Salad: Arrange the reserved ingredients on top of the salad for decoration and drizzle with the remaining dressing before serving.
Notes
- Use Romaine lettuce for a crisp texture, but any sturdy leafy greens can be substituted.
- Candied almonds can be homemade or store-bought; they add a nice crunch and sweetness.
- Adjust the honey in the dressing if you prefer a less sweet or more tangy flavor.
- For a nut-free option, substitute candied almonds with toasted seeds like pumpkin or sunflower seeds.
- Dress the salad just before serving to prevent sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
