Description
A quick and easy One Pot Christmas Salad featuring fresh spinach, sweet dried cranberries, crunchy pecans, and a homemade honey poppyseed dressing that comes together in just 20 minutes. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a festive side dish any time of year.
Ingredients
Scale
Dressing
- 1/2 cup Olive oil
- 1/4 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 3 tbsp Honey
- 1 tbsp Onion (Finely chopped)
- 1 tsp Dried mustard powder (Or Dijon mustard)
- 1-2 tsp Poppy seeds (Adjust according to your preference)
- Salt (To taste)
- Pepper (To taste)
Salad
- 1 bag Spinach (16 oz. bag)
- 3/4 cup Pecans (Roughly chopped)
- 3/4 cup Cranberries (Dried, Sweetened)
Instructions
- Prepare dressing: In a large salad bowl, combine olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, finely chopped onion, dried mustard powder (or Dijon mustard), poppy seeds, salt, and pepper.
- Mix dressing: Whisk all dressing ingredients vigorously for at least 1 minute until fully emulsified and the mixture becomes fragrant.
- Toss salad: Add the entire bag of spinach to the bowl and toss thoroughly so the leaves are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Add toppings: Sprinkle roughly chopped pecans and sweetened dried cranberries on top evenly for added crunch and sweetness.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately to enjoy the fresh textures and flavors at their best.
Notes
- This salad comes together quickly and requires only one bowl, making cleanup a breeze.
- Adjust the amount of poppy seeds according to your taste preference for more or less texture.
- Swap dried cranberries with dried cherries or raisins if preferred.
- For a vegan option, substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.
- Use toasted pecans for extra crunch and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 118 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
