Description
Delight your guests with this Quick Christmas Wreath Salad, a fresh, festive, and easy-to-make holiday dish featuring crisp mixed greens, colorful vegetables, creamy feta, and a tangy olive oil dressing. Arranged in a charming wreath shape, this salad brings effortless holiday cheer and vibrant flavor to your table in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Base
- 6 cups mixed salad greens, washed and dried
Vegetables
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
Cheese & Olives
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced or whole
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (parsley or dill), chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Greens: Wash and thoroughly dry your mixed salad greens to ensure they stay crisp. Arrange them in a circular wreath shape on a large serving platter, leaving a hollow center to mimic a holiday wreath.
- Add the Colorful Veggies: Slice cucumbers, red bell peppers, and halve the cherry tomatoes. Neatly arrange these vibrant veggies around the wreath on top of the greens, alternating colors to create a festive rainbow effect.
- Sprinkle Cheese and Olives: Evenly distribute crumbled feta cheese and black olives across the wreath. These ingredients add pops of flavor and texture that complement the fresh vegetables perfectly.
- Mix the Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. This dressing is simple but packs a bright, tangy punch that enhances every bite of your salad.
- Drizzle and Garnish: Generously drizzle the dressing over your wreath salad. Finish with a sprinkle of fresh herbs like parsley or dill to add aroma and a final touch of holiday green.
Notes
- Keep greens dry by using a salad spinner to avoid soggy leaves.
- Arrange heavier veggies like cucumbers near the base for a stable wreath structure.
- Prep veggies and dressing ahead of time to save time on serving day.
- Use fresh, seasonal produce to maximize flavor and color vibrancy.
- Taste and adjust dressing seasoning before drizzling for perfect balance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/6 of salad)
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: Christmas salad, wreath salad, holiday appetizer, festive salad, quick salad, no-cook salad, gluten free, party salad