Christmas in a Bowl

The house was ready, most of the food was in slow cookers, and the family was coming. Our house was filled with cousins, good visiting, and tasty dishes last Sunday for an early Christmas gathering. In spite of the bitter cold weather, we had 5 families of relatives to share the warmth.

This recipe for a Christmas salad has several flavors of the season that combine for "Christmas in A Bowl". I did all the chopping prep the day before and combined the greens and chopped ingredients early in the morning before church. Definitely one we'll make again.

Pomegranate Christmas Salad

Dressing:

2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

1 Tbsp pure maple syrup

½  tsp sea salt

¼ tsp black pepper

⅛ tsp turmeric

½ tsp orange zest (grated orange peel)

Combine in a jar and shake to combine. Set aside.

Salad:

Mixed greens (about 6 cups), cut into strips or bite size pieces

⅓ cup pomegranate seeds

¾ cup red seedless grapes, halved

2 mandarin oranges (peeled and sliced)

½ cup chopped pecans

2 Tbsp dried cranberries

1 apple (chopped)

Place in a large bowl and add dressing. Toss to combine.

You can serve the salad immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to 12 hours.