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Savory
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
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
Apple and jicama slices can be brushed or lightly coated with orange juice to keep from browning.
