Description
This Winter Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing combines crunchy toasted nuts, fresh greens, sweet fruit, creamy cheese, and a bright homemade dressing perfect for seasonal eating.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups raw walnuts
- 1/2 cup shelled pumpkin seeds
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 2 cups Frisée
- 1-2 apples or pears, chopped
- 2 avocados, sliced
- 2 cups pomegranate arils
- 1 cup crumbled blue cheese, feta, or goat cheese
- Dressing:
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic or apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fig preserves
- 2 teaspoons orange zest + 2 tablespoons orange juice
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- Chili flakes to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss the walnuts and pumpkin seeds with the honey or maple syrup, chipotle chili powder, and salt.
- Bake for 15 minutes, stirring once, until the nuts are toasted.
- Remove from the oven and spread the nuts in one layer. Sprinkle with flaky salt.
- Add the mixed greens and Frisée to a large salad bowl.
- Add the chopped apple, sliced avocado, and pomegranate arils to the bowl.
- Sprinkle the crumbled cheese and toasted nuts over the salad ingredients.
- Gently toss the salad together.
- To make the dressing, combine the olive oil, vinegar, dijon mustard, honey, fig preserves, orange zest, and orange juice in a glass jar.
- Add salt, pepper, and chili flakes to the jar. Shake well to combine the dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Gently toss again.
Notes
- This salad provides a fresh, colorful option for seasonal meals.
- It features a mix of textures: crunchy nuts, creamy cheese, and tender greens.
- The dressing offers a bright, tangy flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking and Assembling
- Cuisine: American