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Festive Christmas Salad with Pecans, Dried Cherries, and Parmesan

This quick Christmas salad combines fresh baby greens with crunchy pecans, sweet dried cherries, shaved Parmesan cheese, and tangy balsamic vinaigrette. It is a simple, colorful holiday side dish that comes together in just minutes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ 16-ounce packages mixed baby salad greens
  • 1½ cups pecans
  • 8 ounces dried cherries
  • ¼ pound Parmesan cheese shaved
  • ½ cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing

Method
 

  1. Place mixed baby salad greens in a large serving bowl.
  2. Add pecans, dried cherries, and shaved Parmesan cheese.
  3. Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette dressing over the salad.
  4. Toss gently until the ingredients are evenly combined.
  5. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • This salad is designed as a quick holiday side dish with no cooking required.
  • Add the dressing just before serving to keep the greens fresh and crisp.
  • Shaved Parmesan provides a salty, savory contrast to the sweet dried cherries.
  • Pecans add crunch and richness to every bite.
  • The salad can be prepared quickly when you need an elegant side dish.