ENSALADA DE NOCHE BUENA (CHRISTMAS EVE SALAD)

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A beautiful festive salad. Perfect salad to serve at holiday gatherings. Adapted from a recipe I found many years ago. I don't add the coconut but the original recipe did. I use the canned fruits for ease when making this to take to a potlucks, however fresh fruits and beets can be used. Dressing can be made earlier in day also.

Provided by Tarynne

Categories     Oranges

Time 10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 head romaine lettuce, wash dried & torn into small pieces
1 (16 ounce) can julienned beets, drained
2 apples, peeled and diced
1 (16 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
2 bananas, peeled and sliced into rounds
1 (16 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
1/2 cup peanuts
1/4-1/2 cup shaved fresh coconut (optional)
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds (optional)

Steps:

  • Instructions: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, orange juice, vinegar, salt and cilantro.
  • Set aside.
  • Place lettuce into salad bowl, top with beets and fruit.
  • Add dressing and toss lightly to mix.
  • Top with peanuts, coconut and/or pomegranite seeds.

Jan Visagie
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This salad looks so festive and delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Olivia Santiago
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I'm not a big fan of salads, but this one was actually really good! The dressing was light and flavorful, and the apples and walnuts added a nice crunch.


RAVKKAY ujaeoiifcp
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The instructions were a bit unclear, but I figured it out eventually. The salad was good, but not amazing.


London Rudd
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try it again with a different dressing.


AshE The Girl With a Horse
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The dressing was the perfect consistency and the salad was a great balance of sweet and tart.


Md mursalin Hossain
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Beautiful and delicious! This salad was the star of our Christmas Eve spread. Will definitely make it again next year.


Peter Teua
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Not a fan of mayonnaise-based dressings, so I used a yogurt-based dressing instead. Turned out great!


Sayd Hraz
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A refreshing and festive salad that was a hit at our Christmas Eve dinner. The colors of the apples, grapes, and walnuts looked so inviting, and the taste was just as good as it looked.


David Garland
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Easy to make and so delicious! I used Granny Smith apples for a bit of tartness, and they paired perfectly with the sweet dressing. Will definitely make again.


Rocio Salas
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This Christmas Eve Salad was a delightful surprise! The combination of sweet apples, crunchy walnuts, and creamy mayonnaise-based dressing was a perfect balance of flavors and textures. My family loved it, and it will definitely be a new holiday trad