Festive Christmas Salad

Name: Festive Christmas Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 17 min
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 2 beets (boiled (medium)); 2 mandarins; 1/2 red onion; 40 g of seeds of pomegranate; 80 g of leaves of lettuce (mixed); 1 tbsp of pine nuts; 1 small bunch of parsley (fresh); 2 tbsp of olive oil; 1 tsp of lemon juice; salt; pepper

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This Christmas salad combines lettuce, beets, citrus and pomegranate. 🥗 It brings freshness and color to a holiday table.

Total time: 17 min
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 2 min
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €1.50

By the CookinBreak team

Goes well with

🎅 Christmas: all recipes

As a main

Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans

1 h 10Easy

For dessert

Chestnut Cheesecake

1 h 30Medium

To drink

Cranberry Orange Cocktail

10 minEasy

Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

180kcal

Protein3 g7%
Carbs22 g49%
Fat9 g45%
Fiber5 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

Add a splash of tangerine juice 🍊 to the dressing: it boosts the salad's freshness and gives it an even more festive touch ✨😋.

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Not recommended

Salad not suitable for freezing; the textures of the fresh vegetables and fruits deteriorate (softening).

Storage : How long does it keep?

Keeps 1 day assembled (without dressing) in an airtight container in the fridge. Add the dressing just before serving. Ingredients prepared separately: 3 days.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

Cooked beets (cut), sliced onion, pomegranate seeds and toasted pine nuts keep separately in airtight containers for 2-3 days in the fridge. Prepare the lettuce and tangerines on the day.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Not applicable, salad is meant to be eaten cold.

Variations

Toast the pine nuts in a dry pan for 1 to 2 minutes.
Slice the beets into thin rounds.
Serve immediately.

Mistakes to avoid

Dressing too early: pour the dressing just before serving.
Burning the pine nuts: keep a close eye on them.
Not drying the lettuce well: wash it and spin it dry.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make a festive Christmas salad?

Place the dried lettuce in a salad bowl, add beets, tangerine segments, onion, pomegranate and parsley, sprinkle with toasted pine nuts, then pour over the oil and lemon dressing just before serving.

How do you toast pine nuts?

Heat a small skillet dry over low heat, add the pine nuts and toast them for 1 to 2 minutes, watching them so they don't burn.

How do you make the dressing?

In a bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, salt and pepper, then pour over the salad just before serving.

Why serve it immediately?

Serve immediately after tossing gently to keep the salad crunchy and fresh, bringing color and freshness to a holiday table.