A festive mix of greens, hard salami, pomegranate, and cheese brought together with a tangy dressing.
# Components:
→ Salad Base
01 - 5 oz mixed baby greens (arugula, spinach, radicchio)
02 - 1 small red apple, cored and thinly sliced
03 - 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
04 - 1/3 cup sliced roasted almonds
→ Protein & Cheese
05 - 4 oz hard salami, sliced into thin strips
06 - 2 oz feta cheese or goat cheese, crumbled
→ Dressing
07 - 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
08 - 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
09 - 1 tsp honey
10 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
11 - 1/4 tsp sea salt
12 - 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
# Directions:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, toss together mixed baby greens, sliced apple, pomegranate seeds, and roasted almonds.
02 - Incorporate the sliced hard salami and crumbled feta or goat cheese into the salad mixture.
03 - Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, sea salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
04 - Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure even coating.
05 - Serve immediately, optionally garnished with extra pomegranate seeds and almonds for added texture and color.
