Christmas Salad

Name: Christmas Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 150 g of mâche lettuce (or arugula); 2 medium beets (cooked (red and yellow if possible)); 2 blood oranges ((or regular)); 2 clementines; 1 pomegranate; 100 g of blue cheese ((Roquefort, Gorgonzola...)); 50 g of walnuts (shelled); 1 small red onion; 3 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp of balsamic vinegar; 1 tsp of honey (liquid); salt; pepper

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This festive Christmas salad combines lamb's lettuce, cooked beets, blood orange and clementine segments, pomegranate seeds, walnuts and crumbled blue cheese, finished with an olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette. It comes together in 20 minutes with no cooking and serves four as a starter. Pour the vinaigrette over just before sitting down to eat.

Total time: 20 min
Prep: 20 min
Cook: –
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €2.00

By the CookinBreak team

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

220kcal

Protein6 g11%
Carbs18 g32%
Fat14 g57%
Fiber4 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

For an extra treat, you can add thin slices of pear or diced apple for a little more sweetness 🍐🍎. And remember: use a very sharp knife to cut out the citrus segments without damaging them! 🔪

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Not recommended

Not suitable for freezing. Fruit, vegetables and cheese lose their texture.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Ingredients (lamb's lettuce, fruit, vegetables, nuts) keep separately 2-3 days in the fridge in airtight containers. Cheese 5-7 days. Assemble just before serving.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

Cut the fruit and vegetables, crush the walnuts. Prepare the vinaigrette. Store separately. Assemble at the last moment.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Do not reheat. Eat fresh.

Variations

Replace the lamb's lettuce with arugula.
Choose red and yellow beets for more color.
Use Roquefort or Gorgonzola as the blue cheese.

Mistakes to avoid

Dressing too early: pour the vinaigrette over just before serving to keep the salad fresh.
Washing the lamb's lettuce poorly: wash it thoroughly, drain it and set aside.
Serving a soggy salad: drain the lamb's lettuce and the citrus well before plating.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make a Christmas salad?

Arrange the lamb's lettuce, beet wedges and citrus in a salad bowl, sprinkle with pomegranate seeds, red onion and crushed walnuts, add the blue cheese, then pour the vinaigrette over just before serving.

How do you make the vinaigrette for the Christmas salad?

Mix 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, 2 of balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon of liquid honey, salt and pepper, then whisk to emulsify.

Which blue cheese should you choose for this salad?

Use 100 g of Roquefort, Gorgonzola or another blue cheese. Its bold flavor contrasts with the sweetness of the blood oranges and clementines, and with the crunch of the walnuts.

How do you prepare the citrus for the salad?

Peel the blood oranges and clementines, then cut out the segments. Serve them with thin wedges of cooked beets, the pomegranate seeds and the red onion in thin rings.