MEXICAN CHRISTMAS EVE SALAD (ENSALADA DE NOCHE BUENA)

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Categories     Salad     Side     No-Cook     Christmas Eve

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 beets (roasted in foil at 400degrees for 1.5 hrs, cooled, peeled, & sliced)
2 navel oranges peeled and sliced horizontally
1 red apple, unpeeled, cored, and sliced horizontally
1 green apple, unpeeled, cored and sliced horizontally
1/2 jicama, skinned and julienned (about 1/2 C)
1/2 Cup Fresh Pineapple in 1" pieces
1/2 C minced red onion
1 C grated carrots
12 C salad greedns
4 T olive oil
4 T red wine vinegar
4 T orange juice
Salt & Pepper to taste
1 large banana sliced at an angle
1 C fresh pomegranate seeds
1/2 C chopped dry-roasted peanuts

Steps:

  • Make the salad dressing by combining olive oil, vinegar,orange juice, salt & pepper in a glass jar. Shake until oil is emulsified. Arrange sliced beets, oranges,and sliced apples in a large circle alternating the slices. Toss the salad greens, carrots, onion, pineapple, jicama, and salad dressing together and mound in the center of the ring. Top with banana slices, pomegranate seeds and chopped peanuts.

MIRAZ Islam
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I can't wait to make this salad again next year.


Brenda Anyango
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This salad is a great way to celebrate the holidays with your family and friends.


Macario Cruz Hern√°ndez
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I've never had a salad like this before. It's so unique and delicious.


Anthony Payton
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This salad is the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and salty. It's a great way to end a holiday meal.


Ashik Farhan
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new holiday tradition for my family.


Mdaftab Hussein
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. You can easily assemble it a few hours ahead of time.


Hannah opoku
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I love the addition of the pepitas and cranberries to this salad. They add a nice crunch and tartness.


john cheptoo
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.


Joker Boy
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I was skeptical about the combination of flavors in this salad, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's a delicious and unique dish.


Michael Boyles
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover holiday ingredients. I especially love the addition of the canned corn.


Kashan
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect salad for any occasion.


Thato Mosima
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I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one is different. The combination of sweet, sour, and salty flavors is amazing.


Basant Sunar
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect way to start a holiday meal.


Rehan Waleed
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I was looking for a new salad recipe to try for Christmas Eve, and I'm so glad I found this one. It was a big hit with my family and friends.


Kumar Bhujel
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This salad is a beautiful and delicious addition to any holiday table. I highly recommend it!


Cee
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I've never had a salad like this before, but it was so good! The sweet and sour flavors were perfectly balanced.


Deborah Cudjoe
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover holiday ingredients. I especially love the addition of the jicama and pomegranate seeds.


Okeoghene Sonia Felix
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I made this salad for my family on Christmas Eve and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


David McGowan
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This Mexican Christmas Eve salad is a delicious and festive dish that is perfect for any holiday gathering. The combination of sweet and savory flavors is perfect, and the salad is so easy to make.