Christmas Tree Salad
This festive holiday salad looks like a sparkly, twinkly Christmas tree! Citrus, kale and pomegranate. Toast star on top.
Servings: 4
Equipment
- large mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 bunch swiss chard chopped
- ⅓ cup pomegranate seeds
- ¾ cup red grapes sliced
- 2 mandarin oranges peeled and sliced in half, segments separated
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 tablespoon dried cranberries optional
- 1 small apple chopped
- ½ cup pecans chopped
Dressing:
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ⅛ teaspoon coriander
- a few pinches of orange zest
- pinch of cayenne
- salt and pepper to taste
Star Topper
- 1 slice toast sliced into a star
Instructions
- Simply prep all your ingredients and toss them with the dressing/spices in a large bowl. Toss and mix very well since this will help to distribute the flavors and infuse the chard with flavor.
- You can serve right away or chill in the fridge for up to 12 hours in advance before serving. Any longer and your chard will begin to get a bit soft. Serve raw and chilled. Top it! For the “star” tree topper, simply toast any slice of bread and using either your knife (free-hand) or a star-shaped cookie cutter, cut out a toast star to top the tree salad.
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 63mg | Potassium: 356mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 1077IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1mg