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Christmas Tree Salad

Christmas Tree Salad

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Prep Time 17 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bunch swiss chard red or green, chopped
  • 1/3 cup pomegranate seeds arils
  • 3/4 cup red grapes sliced
  • 2 mandarin oranges halved, segments separated
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 Tbsp dried cranberries or raisins optional
  • 1 small apple chopped
  • 1/4-1/2 cup chopped pecans raw
Dressing
  • 1 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/8 tsp coriander
  • a few pinches of orange zest
  • pinch of cayenne
  • 1/3 tsp salt – or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Star topper: 1 slice of toast sliced into a star

Method
 

  1. Simply prep all your ingredients and toss them with the dressing/spices in a large bowl. Toss and mix very well since this will help to distribute the flavors and infuse the chard with flavor.
  2. You can serve right away or chill in the fridge for up to 12 hours in advance before serving. Any longer and your chard will begin to get a bit soft. Serve raw and chilled. Top it! For the “star” tree topper, simply toast any slice of bread and using either your knife (free-hand) or a star-shaped cookie cutter, cut out a toast star to top the tree salad.

Notes

Source: kblog.lunchboxbunch.com

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