Description
Christmas Fig & Pomegranate Wreath Salad is a vibrant, festive salad perfect for holiday gatherings. Fresh figs, pomegranate seeds, creamy avocado, and goat cheese come together in a beautiful wreath-like presentation, finished with a tangy balsamic dressing. Easy to prepare, this dish will be the star of your holiday spread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 ounces spring mix lettuce
- 6 fresh figs, stems removed, sliced into quarters or eighths
- 1 pomegranate (yields about 1/4 cup seeds)
- 1 avocado, peeled, cubed, and tossed with 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled (optional)
Balsamic Dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the pomegranate seeds by rolling the fruit on the counter, cutting it in half, and smacking the back with a spoon to release the seeds.
- In a jar, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Shake well until emulsified.
- Arrange spring mix lettuce in a circular shape on a large serving plate to mimic a wreath.
- Decorate with fig slices, avocado cubes, and pomegranate seeds. Sprinkle goat cheese on top.
- Drizzle the balsamic dressing over the salad just before serving. Garnish with rosemary sprigs or cranberries for a festive touch.
Notes
- To keep avocado fresh, always toss it with lemon juice before adding it to the salad.
- Swap goat cheese with ricotta or omit for a vegan option.
- Add toasted nuts like walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 of salad)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 8mg