Fresh Christmas Spinach (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Lime Honey-Mustard Dressing
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3 tablespoons of honey
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⅓ cup of extra virgin olive oil
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Juice from 1 large lime
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3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
→ Spinach Pecan Salad
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½ cup of dried cranberries
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⅓ cup of pomegranate seeds
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⅓ cup crumbled goat cheese
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6 ounces of baby spinach
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3 peeled mandarin oranges, broken into sections
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1 cup of pecans, toasted (some chopped)
# Instructions:
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In a jar, mix the honey, lime juice, olive oil, and Dijon mustard. Use a fork to whisk it all together till smooth. Taste and tweak the lime if needed.
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Lay out some spinach on each plate or in bowls. Scatter cranberries, mandarin chunks, pecans, goat cheese, and pomegranate on top. Spoon over the dressing.
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For a single large salad, toss spinach, cranberries, mandarin pieces, goat cheese, and dressing in a big bowl. Add the pecans and pomegranate seeds on top at the end.
# Notes:
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Great for the holidays with turkey, seafood, beef, or ham.
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Flexible serving choice: personal bowls or one big salad.
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Seasonal toppings make this dish look festive and cheery.