Healthy Cucumber Christmas Salad (Printable View)

Crisp cucumbers and pomegranate blend with a citrus dressing for a vibrant, festive dish.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large cucumbers, sliced into thin rounds
02 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced

→ Fruit

04 - ½ cup pomegranate seeds

→ Herbs

05 - ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped

→ Dressing

06 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
08 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
09 - ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

11 - ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - In a large salad bowl, combine the cucumber slices, red onion, red bell pepper, pomegranate seeds, and parsley.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well blended.
03 - Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese if desired.
05 - Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Fresh and crisp ingredients
  • Perfect for holiday gatherings
02 -
  • For a vegan version, omit feta cheese or use a plant-based alternative.
  • This salad pairs beautifully with roast poultry or as part of a holiday buffet.
03 -
  • Use fresh pomegranate seeds for the best flavor and crunch.
  • Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld together.
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