Christmas Tree Salad
This festive holiday salad looks like a sparkly, twinkly Christmas tree! Citrus, kale and pomegranate. Toast star on top.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time5 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Servings: 4
Author: Kathy Patalsky
- 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
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.
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