Description
A vibrant salad celebrating the flavors of winter, featuring fresh greens, creamy avocados, crunchy nuts, and a sweet honey mustard dressing.
Ingredients
- 1 Apple or pear
- 2 Avocados
- 1/4 tsp Chili flakes
- 1/4 tsp Chipotle powder
- 2 cups Curly endive
- 2 cups Pomegranate seeds
- 6 cups Assorted salad greens
- 2 tsp Orange zest
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp Fig preserves
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 1/3 cup Honey or pure maple syrup
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Kosher salt
- 1/4 cup Balsamic vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup Pumpkin seeds
- 1 1/2 cups Raw walnut halves
- 2 tbsp Orange juice
- 1 cup Blue cheese
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the assorted salad greens, curly endive, diced apple or pear, and diced avocado.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the orange zest, Dijon mustard, fig preserves, honey, balsamic vinegar (or apple cider vinegar), extra-virgin olive oil, and a pinch of chili flakes and chipotle powder.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Top the salad with pomegranate seeds, pumpkin seeds, walnut halves, and crumbled blue cheese.
- Drizzle with fresh orange juice, and serve immediately.
Notes
For optimal freshness, dress the salad just before serving and consider adding a sprinkle of extra pomegranate seeds for garnish.
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American