Description
This vibrant Christmas Wreath Fresh Salad is a festive and healthy dish perfect for holiday gatherings. Featuring nutrient-rich kale massaged with a tangy homemade dressing, and beautifully decorated with cherry tomatoes, green olives, red onions, and crumbled feta cheese, it offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures that will brighten any table.
Ingredients
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Dressing
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove (grated)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Salad
- 6 cups kale
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup green olives
- Red onion (sliced, quantity as preferred, about ¼ cup)
- 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing. In a large bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, grated garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Pour the majority of this dressing into a small bowl placed on a large serving plate or into the dip section of a chip and dip bowl to create the ‘wreath center’.
- Massage the kale. Add the kale to the remaining dressing in the large bowl. Using your hands, thoroughly massage the kale with the dressing for several minutes until the leaves soften and become more tender, enhancing their flavor and texture.
- Assemble the wreath. Arrange the massaged kale around the bowl of dressing on the serving plate to form a circular wreath shape. Evenly distribute the cherry tomatoes, green olives, sliced red onions, and crumbled feta cheese around the kale wreath, creating a festive and colorful presentation.
Notes
- Massaging the kale softens the tough leaves, making them more palatable and easier to digest.
- You can substitute green olives with black or Kalamata olives for a different flavor profile.
- For added crunch, consider sprinkling toasted nuts such as walnuts or pine nuts on top.
- Adjust the amount of garlic and mustard in the dressing to taste if preferred milder or stronger flavors.
