CHRISTMAS SALAD
Not only does this colorful salad double as a beautiful centerpiece for your holiday buffet table, it also solves the problem of soggy lettuce. The citrus dressing goes in a bowl and the salad is arranged around the dressing to look like a wreath. Guests can serve themselves and drizzle on the dressing as desired.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 30m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Line a plate with parchment. Toss the pecans with the pumpkin pie spice, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper in a small bowl. Add the mixture to a small nonstick skillet and heat over medium heat, tossing frequently, until the spices begin to brown and become fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Drizzle in 1 tablespoon of the honey and cook, stirring constantly, until the honey begins to caramelize and the pecans are well coated, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to the prepared plate, making sure the pecans are in an even layer and not stacked on top of each other. Let cool completely, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place a small bowl that can hold 1 cup of salad dressing in the center of a large platter. Toss the arugula, frisee and radicchio in a large bowl. Spread the lettuce mixture in a circle to resemble a wreath around the bowl on the platter.
- Slice both ends off one of the oranges and set the fruit flat-side down on a cutting board. With a paring knife, slice the peel and the pith off in sections, following the shape of the orange. Remove whole segments by cutting towards the center of the orange along a membrane. Then slice along the adjacent membrane to release the segment. Place the segments in a small bowl. Squeeze the juice from the remaining membranes into a medium bowl.
- Halve the remaining orange and squeeze the juice into the medium bowl (you should have about 1/3 cup). Whisk in the vinegar, Dijon, remaining 1 tablespoon honey, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until emulsified. Pour the dressing into the bowl in the center of the platter.
- To serve, scatter the honeyed pecans, orange segments, pomegranate seeds and feta cheese over top of the lettuce wreath.
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[email protected]I'm going to make this salad for my next potluck.
Kabo Keamogetse
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover cranberries.
abdullah farooq
[email protected]I love the crunch of the pecans in this salad.
Monsur Uddin
[email protected]This salad is a great way to add some color to your holiday table.
Roshan Indika
[email protected]I love that this salad can be made ahead of time. It makes it so easy to entertain during the holidays.
Kyle Harding
[email protected]This salad is the perfect way to celebrate the holidays. It's festive, delicious, and easy to make.
Paul Taylor
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of salads, but this one is an exception. It's so delicious and refreshing.
Mahar Bilal
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.
Safwan Shahzad
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this salad. It's made with just a few ingredients, but the flavors are incredible.
shervin shervin
[email protected]This is the best Christmas salad I've ever had. The dressing is amazing and the salad is so refreshing.
Sandra Guizock
[email protected]I made this salad for my Christmas dinner and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.
sharon walker
[email protected]This salad is beautiful and delicious. I love the colors of the cranberries, oranges, and pecans.
Eric Campbell
[email protected]I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect side dish for any holiday meal.
Jasmine Harris
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.
Etsegenet Chufa
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of fruit in my salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The cranberries and oranges added a nice sweetness that balanced out the salty ham.
Isaac Asomah
[email protected]I made this salad for my family on Christmas Eve and it was a huge success! The dressing was delicious and the salad was so refreshing.
Saleh Alassaf
[email protected]This salad was a hit at our Christmas party! Everyone loved the combination of sweet and savory flavors. I will definitely be making this again.