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Red & Green Christmas Chopped Salad
A festive, crunchy, flavor-packed holiday chopped salad made with romaine, radicchio, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, feta, pistachios, cranberries, and a garlicky honey-Dijon vinaigrette. Fresh, vibrant, and the perfect side dish to balance your holiday table.
Ingredients
Salad:
- 2 heads romaine, chopped
- 1 cup radicchio, chopped
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup feta
- ⅓ cup pistachios
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
Dressing:
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp vinegar, red wine or apple cider
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Equipment
- 1 Cutting board for chopping all veggies
- 1 sharp knide essential for clean, even chopped salad pieces
- 1 large mixing bowl for tossing the salad
- 1 small jar for shaking the dressing
- 1 salad tongs for serving
Instructions
- Chop the romaine and radicchio into small, even bite-sized pieces and add them to a large bowl.
- Dice the cucumber and add it to the bowl along with the cherry tomatoes.
- Sprinkle in the feta, pistachios, and dried cranberries.
- In a small jar, combine olive oil, vinegar, honey, Dijon, garlic, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Shake until emulsified.
- Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss to coat
Notes
- Chop everything into small, even pieces for the best “chopped salad” texture in every bite.
- Keep the veggies chilled before chopping — cold produce stays crisp and fresh longer.
- Use block feta if possible; crumble it yourself for a creamier texture and better flavor.
- Toast the pistachios for 2–3 minutes to deepen their flavor and add extra crunch.
- If prepping ahead, keep the dressing separate until right before serving to prevent the greens from softening.
- Add pomegranate seeds, avocado, or fresh herbs like parsley or basil for extra holiday flavor and color.
- This salad pairs well with ham, turkey, salmon, roast beef, or any cozy holiday main.
Serving: 8g, Calories: 219kcal, Carbohydrates: 12g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 11g, Cholesterol: 11mg, Sodium: 158mg, Potassium: 229mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 242IU, Vitamin C: 8mg, Calcium: 84mg, Iron: 1mg
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