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A flamboyantly garnished salad on a table in the shape of a wreath with a few scattered Christmas decorations.
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5 from 3 votes

Christmas Wreath Salad with Candied Pecans

This easy, festive Christmas salad recipe is both beautiful and delicious! With cherry tomato “ornaments,” mozzarella pearl “snowballs,” delightful candied pecans and “Christmas light” pomegranate seeds, this salad wreath will get your whole family into the holly jolly holiday spirit! 
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: International
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 5 people
Calories: 118kcal

Equipment

  • 1 12.5 inch round platter
  • 1 small bowl a 6 ounce ramekin works well
  • 1 sharp knife & cutting board
  • 1 sauté pan optional - if making candied pecans from scratch

Ingredients

  • 1 cucumber - sliced into thin quarters
  • 10 oz. cherry tomatoes - sliced in half
  • 1 small red onion - thinly sliced into rings
  • ½ cup candied pecans
  • ¼ cup pomegranate seeds (arils)
  • 5 oz. arugula
  • ½ cup mozzarella pearls

Instructions

  • On a 12.5-inch round platter or plate, place a 6 oz. ramekin or small bowl in the center, and circle with 5 oz. arugula.
  • Place sliced onions first, then sliced cucumbers and ½ cup candied pecans.
  • Place sliced cherry tomatoes nicely on top, and sprinkle with ¼ cup pomegranate seeds (arils).
  • Stagger ¼ cup mozzarella pearls nicely between veggies, pomegranate seeds and pecans.

Notes

You can make this salad hours before your party, as long as it’s covered with tight cellophane and placed back in the fridge. Arugula tends to wilt quickly when unrefrigerated.
If you can’t find mozzarella pearls, feta works just as well. You might just want to make nice, big chunks of cheese to give it the same “snowball” effect
You can use my favorite Apple Cider Vinaigrette dressing for this salad, or any non-creamy dressing. If you use a creamy dressing, it might look a little messy since it’s already got so much going on.
See post for detailed instructions with photos of the process.
 
Nutrition information is an estimate.

Nutrition

Serving: 2ounces | Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 67mg | Potassium: 342mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 994IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 1mg