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Christmas Eve Salad

EL MEJOR NIDO
Christmas Eve Salad
Level
Easy
Prep 
30 min
Servings
10 servings
  • This beautiful Christmas Eve Salad has vibrant colors and amazing flavor combinations that will make it a real crowd pleaser. Pomegranate seeds, peanuts and cilantro make an exceptional garnish.
Key Ingredients
A can of Media Crema table cream with a blue label featuring strawberries, a bowl of macaroni, and cream.
Media Crema
Media Crema
7 oz. Can

Ingredients

  • 1 cup NESTLÉ Media Crema
  • 3 tablespoons fresh orange or lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, or to taste
  • 1 head romaine lettuce, leaves washed and shredded
  • 4 medium beets, cooked, peeled and thinly sliced (about 4 cups)
  • 1/2 large jicama, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
  • 2 red apples, thinly sliced
  • 3 oranges, peeled and cut into wedges, or 3 cups mandarin orange segments
  • 3/4 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 1/2 cup roasted peanuts
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro

Make It

Step 1
Combine media crema, orange juice and sugar in small bowl; stir well to combine.
Step 2
Arrange shredded lettuce leaves over large serving platter or on bottom of a large salad bowl.
Step 3
Top with beets, jicama, apples and orange wedges. Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds, peanuts and cilantro.
Step 4
Serve with sweet cream dressing.

Recipe Notes

Cook’s Tip:
Apple and jicama slices can be brushed or lightly coated with orange juice to keep from browning.

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