Hot Girl Christmas Salad (Printable Version)

A vibrant salad with greens, pomegranate, hard salami, and creamy cheese perfect for festive meals.

# What You Need:

→ Salad Base

01 - 5 oz mixed baby greens (arugula, spinach, radicchio)
02 - 1 small red apple, cored and thinly sliced
03 - 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
04 - 1/3 cup sliced roasted almonds

→ Protein & Cheese

05 - 4 oz hard salami, sliced into thin strips
06 - 2 oz feta or goat cheese, crumbled

→ Dressing

07 - 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
08 - 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
09 - 1 tsp honey
10 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
11 - 1/4 tsp sea salt
12 - 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, mix baby greens, apple slices, pomegranate seeds, and roasted almonds.
02 - Incorporate the sliced hard salami and crumbled feta or goat cheese into the salad base.
03 - Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, sea salt, and black pepper in a small bowl or jar until emulsified.
04 - Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to evenly coat all ingredients.
05 - Serve immediately, optionally garnished with extra pomegranate seeds and almonds for added texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Gluten-Free if using GF salami and cheese
  • Easy and quick 20-minute preparation
02 -
  • This salad contains milk (cheese) and tree nuts (almonds).
  • Salami may contain mustard or other allergens; please check labels carefully.
03 -
  • Use certified gluten-free salami and cheese to keep the salad gluten-free.
  • Prepare dressing ahead and refrigerate to enhance flavors.
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