Low-Carb Christmas Tree Salad
Bring joy to your holiday table with the Low-Carb Christmas Tree Salad, a colorful and festive dish that’s as nutritious as it is delightful. Adorned with vibrant greens, juicy tomatoes, and a sprinkle of crunchy pecans, this salad captures the essence of the season while keeping your meals light and healthy. Perfect for family gatherings or potlucks, this salad is a showstopper that everyone will love. With easy preparation in just 30 minutes, you can enjoy a fun and flavorful dish that leaves room for holiday treats without the guilt.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cold preparation
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 heads Romaine Lettuce
- 1 cup Chopped Chicken
- 2 Eggs (hardboiled and finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup Red Onion (finely chopped)
- 20 Cherry Tomatoes
- 1/3 cup Feta Cheese
- 1/4 cup Dried Cranberries
- 1/4 cup Chopped Pecans
- 1 slice Cheddar Cheese
- 4 tbsp Zero Sugar Cranberry Juice
- 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 tbsp Orange Zest
- 4 tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 1/2 cup Olive Oil
Instructions
- Arrange Romaine lettuce leaves into a Christmas tree shape on a large platter.
- Layer chopped chicken, hardboiled eggs, red onion, feta cheese, dried cranberries, and chopped pecans over the lettuce.
- Decorate with cherry tomatoes as ornaments.
- Cut cheddar cheese into a star shape and place it on top of the salad.
- In a bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients: cranberry juice, apple cider vinegar, orange zest, Dijon mustard, olive oil. Serve dressing in a separate jar until ready to mix.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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