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Mexican Christmas Eve Salad (Ensalada de Noche Buena) is a delicious combination of lettuce, beets, fruit, and peanuts in a light orange vinaigrette. Serve it during the holidays or anytime!

Mexican Christmas Eve Salad (Ensalada de Noche Buena)

This salad is so fresh and delicious, it’s really perfect for all occasions. I’ve read a lot of recipes for Mexican Christmas Eve Salad, and each one contains different ingredients. The only constant seems to be the beets. And the rest is up to you!

Mexican Christmas Eve Salad

Some of the versions I saw have pomegranate seeds, and I knew I wanted to include them. Some of my favorite festive salads contain pomegranate seeds, such as Pomegranate and Apple Kale Salad and Spinach and Persimmon Salad.

Other common ingredients I found are jicama and roasted peanuts. I decided to use both for crunch.

In addition, most of the salads contain seasonal fruit which varies by region. I’m talking bananas, plantains, oranges, apples, and pineapple, which is my choice for this version.

Mexican Christmas Eve Salad

So what exactly is a Mexican Christmas Eve salad?

It’s whatever you want it to be! Take some Romaine lettuce and beets, add some of your favorite ingredients, and dress it with an orange-flavored vinaigrette. Sounds delicious, doesn’t it?

And I’ll let you in on a little secret: I bought most of the ingredients pre-cut to save time. I didn’t feel like cutting up a pineapple or jicama. Plus I even bought some pre-cooked baby beets. (Thanks, Trader Joe’s!)

I hope you enjoy this Mexican Christmas Eve Salad. Be sure to share your photos of your personal version with me on my Facebook page or on Instagram and tag me @veggiessavetheday #veggiessavetheday. I can’t wait to see your salads!

Mexican Christmas Eve Salad (Ensalada de Noche Buena)

Mexican Christmas Eve Salad
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Mexican Christmas Eve Salad (Ensalada de Noche Buena)

Mexican Christmas Eve Salad combines beets and colorful fruit in a light orange vinaigrette. Serve it during the holidays or anytime beets are in season.
Course Salad
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 405 kcal
Author Amy Katz

Ingredients

For the dressing:

For the salad:

  • 2 cups Romaine lettuce cut in strips
  • 2 small beets cooked, cooled, and sliced
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple cubed
  • 1 cup jicama cubed
  • 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 1/4 cup roasted salted peanuts

Instructions

  1. Combine the salad ingredients in a small jar and shake well.
  2. Divide the lettuce and other salad ingredients between two bowls or salad plates.
  3. Drizzle the dressing over the salads and serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

You can roast the beets in the oven or steam them. Or take a short cut and purchase pre-cooked beets.

Nutrition Facts
Mexican Christmas Eve Salad (Ensalada de Noche Buena)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 405 Calories from Fat 270
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Sodium 119mg 5%
Potassium 626mg 18%
Total Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Dietary Fiber 8g 32%
Sugars 16g
Protein 7g 14%
Vitamin A 82.8%
Vitamin C 76.1%
Calcium 5.9%
Iron 10.8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Mexican Christmas Eve Salad (Ensalada de Noche Buena) combines beets and colorful fruits in an orange vinaigrette. It's perfect for the holidays or anytime beets are available. (vegan, gluten free, sugar free)

What are your favorite holiday recipes? Please let me know in the comments!

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  8. What a great idea to plan in a salad for Christmas. I always like to bring a salad to our holiday gatherings too. That way I can make sure I can get some delicious fresh vegetables into the day.

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  14. I’ve never heard of Mexican Christmas Eve Salad but I love the idea of this! You are my go to girl for healthy Christmas treats! I love jicama, and I use the pre steamed beats from Trader Joe’s too!

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