Christmas Salad Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
113 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
North American
Christmas Salad Recipe
Description
The recipe blends packed fresh flat-leaf parsley and mint leaves with toasted chopped walnuts and pomegranate seeds. Olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice dress the salad lightly, with salt and black pepper seasoning to taste. Toasting the walnuts enhances their flavor and crunch, adding depth to the herbaceous and fruity components.
This salad's fresh green herbs contrast with the ruby pomegranate seeds to create a visually attractive and palate-refreshing dish. The textures range from firm nuts to juicy seeds and tender herbs, balanced by the citrusy dressing.
It can be served immediately for best herb texture or prepared ahead, omitting salt to prevent the herbs from wilting. Leftovers maintain flavor well into the next day.
Ingredients
- 1 cup flat-leaf parsley packed, roughly chopped
- ¾ cup walnut chopped, toasted
- ½ cup mint packed, chopped
- pomegranate seed about 1 cup, seeds from 1 pomegranate
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- ¼ lemon juiced (about 1 tablespoon)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine the ingredients in a medium-sized salad bowl.
- Toss to combine and serve right away. So easy!
Notes
- Toast walnuts in a 350°F oven for 6-7 minutes to enhance flavor and crunch.
- For make-ahead preparation, omit salt to keep herbs fresh and prevent wilting.
- Leftover salad maintains good flavor and texture when stored and served the next day.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 113 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = ⅙ of the recipe | |
| Calories | 113kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Sodium | 104mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 139mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1010IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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