Christmas Wreath Salad
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5
Christmas Wreath Salad
Description
This salad starts with kale dressed and gently massaged in a mixture of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and black pepper, which softens the tough leaves and infuses them with flavor. The kale is arranged circularly around a bowl holding extra dressing, creating a wreath shape. The salad is garnished with cherry tomatoes, green olives, sliced red onion, and crumbled feta for contrasting textures and flavors—sweet, salty, creamy, and tangy.
It serves as a colorful centerpiece or side for holiday meals, bringing fresh greens together with Mediterranean-style toppings. The wreath shape adds visual interest to the plate, encouraging sharing and festive presentation.
The salad can be made a day in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator, allowing the flavors to meld. Alternatives to kale include spinach or other leafy greens, and toppings can be varied by substituting bell peppers or similar ingredients.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic grated, clove
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cups kale
- ½ cup cherry tomato
- ½ cup green olives
- red onion sliced
- 2 tablespoons feta cheese crumbled
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt and pepper. Pour most of the dressing into a small bowl placed on a large plate, or the dip section of a chip and dip bowl.
- Add the kale to the bowl with the leftover dressing and use your hands to massage the kale with the dressing to soften it.
- Place the kale around the dressing to resemble a wreath. Add the tomatoes, green olives, sliced red onions and feta cheese all around.
Notes
- This salad can be prepared the day before and refrigerated covered to let flavors develop.
- Kale can be substituted with spinach or other preferred greens.
- Feel free to swap toppings like cherry tomatoes and olives for other vegetables such as red bell pepper.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 139 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 139kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 196mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 386mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 2354IU | 47% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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