Healthy Cucumber Christmas Salad (Printer-friendly)

Crisp cucumbers and pomegranate with citrus dressing create a fresh, festive salad perfect for holiday meals.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced into 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)

# Directions:

01 - In a large salad bowl, mix cucumber slices, red onion, diced red bell pepper, pomegranate seeds, and chopped parsley.
02 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until fully blended.
03 - Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to evenly coat.
04 - Optionally, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the salad.
05 - Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to one hour to allow flavors to meld.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fresh and vibrant flavors
  • Easy and quick to prepare
02 -
  • For a vegan version omit feta cheese or use a plant-based alternative.
  • Add toasted walnuts or pistachios for extra crunch and festive appeal.
03 -
  • Use fresh cucumbers for the best crunch
  • Prepare dressing in advance to let flavors meld
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