Perfect Christmas Pomegranate Salad — Bright Festive Green Salad

Pomegranate salad is the elegant Christmas-coded salad. Green leaves; red pomegranate seeds; goat cheese; nuts. Stunning visually.

The classic recipe (serves 6-8)

Ingredients

• 8 cups mixed greens (arugula; spinach; baby kale)
• 1 cup pomegranate seeds
• 4 oz goat cheese (crumbled)
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans (toasted)
• 1 pear, sliced (optional)

Dressing

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Salt; pepper

Method

1. Combine greens in large bowl
2. Whisk dressing ingredients
3. Toss greens with light dressing
4. Top with pomegranate seeds
5. Add goat cheese + pecans
6. Add pear slices if using
7. Serve immediately

The Christmas color

Red and green together

• Pomegranate red
• Green leaves
• Christmas-coded visually

Variations

With persimmon

• Sliced persimmon
• Seasonal addition

With orange

• Orange segments
• Citrus brightness

With blue cheese

• Replace goat with blue
• Bolder flavor

Vegan

• Skip cheese
• Add avocado slices

Cross-references

For perfect Christmas fruit salad — adjacent.

For perfect roasted brussels sprouts — adjacent.

For Christmas sides — broader.

For Christmas dinner ideas — broader.

Perfect Christmas pomegranate salad is the visually stunning side. Green and red. Bright; elegant; balances the meal.