Mexican Christmas Salad
Colorful Mexican Christmas Salad, known as Ensalada de Nochebuena, is a delicious combination of lettuce, beets, and fruit with an orange dressing.
Servings: 2
Calories: 405kcal
Ingredients
For the dressing:
- 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon orange juice
- salt and pepper to taste
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
- ¼ cup pomegranate seeds
- ¼ cup roasted salted peanuts
Instructions
- Combine the salad dressing ingredients in a small jar and shake well.3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar, 1 Tablespoon orange juice, salt and pepper
- Divide the lettuce and other salad ingredients between two bowls or salad plates.2 cups Romaine lettuce, 2 small beets, 1 cup fresh pineapple, 1 cup jicama, ¼ cup pomegranate seeds, ¼ cup roasted salted peanuts
- Drizzle the dressing over the salads and serve immediately.
Notes
- While raw beets can be prepared by roasting them in the oven or steaming them, I recommend taking a short cut and purchasing pre-cooked beets.
- For variation, add other fruits such as bananas, plantains, oranges, and/or apples.
- Once the dressing is added to the salad, it should be consumed right away.
- If you have any leftover dressing, it can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 405kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 647mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 4186IU | Vitamin C: 63mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 2mg
