Chopped Christmas Tree Salad (Printable)

Vibrant greens, pomegranate, creamy feta, and nuts tossed in a zesty dressing for festive meals.

# What You'll Need:

→ Greens

01 - 2 cups kale leaves, finely chopped, stems removed
02 - 1 cup baby spinach, chopped
03 - 1 cup broccoli florets, finely chopped
04 - 1 cup cucumber, diced

→ Vegetables & Fruit

05 - 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
06 - 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
07 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced

→ Cheese & Nuts

08 - 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
09 - 1/3 cup toasted pecans or walnuts, roughly chopped

→ Dressing

10 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
11 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
12 - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
13 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
14 - 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
15 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How to make it:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine kale, spinach, broccoli, and cucumber.
02 - Massage kale gently with a drizzle of olive oil for 1 to 2 minutes to soften.
03 - Add red bell pepper, pomegranate seeds, and red onion to the greens and toss gently.
04 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
05 - Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat evenly.
06 - Top salad with crumbled feta and toasted pecans or walnuts.
07 - Transfer salad to a serving platter. Optionally, shape into a Christmas tree and garnish with extra pomegranate seeds and feta for a festive presentation.

# Recipe Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Vibrant and colorful for holiday gatherings
  • Vegetarian and gluten-free
02 -
  • Contains dairy and tree nuts; can be modified for allergies.
  • Perfect for vegans with cheese substitutions.
03 -
  • Massage kale to soften it for a better texture.
  • Use fresh pomegranate seeds for vibrant color and taste.
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