Christmas Wreath Salad

Preparation: 20 minutes

Serves: 6-8

Ingredients :

Salad

• 1/3 cup pecans, chopped
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 8 cups baby spinach
• 1 Bartlett pear, cored and thinly sliced
• ¾ cup pomegranate seeds
• 1/3 cup dried cranberries
• ½ cup feta cheese

Dressing

• ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
• 2-3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 ½ tbsp maple syrup (or honey)
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Method :

1. In a small bowl or jar, combine the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, maple syrup (or honey). Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
2. Heat a small frypan over a medium to high heat. Add the chopped pecans and maple syrup and cook for 5 mins or until the maple syrup has evaporated and the nuts are coated. Ensure you stir often so the nuts don’t burn.
3. Place the dressing in the centre of the platter in a small bowl or ramekin. Arrange the spinach around the bowl so that it resembles a Christmas wreath.
4. Arrange the pear slices, pomegranate seeds, dried cranberries, and pecans on top of the spinach. Then crumble the feta cheese over the top.
5. To serve, divide the salad onto individual serving plates and allow your guests to drizzle over their desired amount of dressing.