New Year's Wreath Salad
Origin of the recipe
Wreath-shaped salads began appearing in the USSR in the 1970s and 1980s, when culinary arts became an important part of the holiday table. At the time, it was fashionable to prepare a variety of salads, and wreath-shaped arranging became a popular trend.
What do you need for cooking?
Ingredients
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Olive oil
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Pomegranate juice
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Greek yogurt
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Champagne vinegar
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Honey
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Salt
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Dry mustard
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Poppy
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Romaine lettuce
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Grapefruit
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Feta cheese
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Avocado
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Pomegranate seeds
Kitchen utensils
- Knife
- Board
- Blender
- Dish
- Bowls
Decorating the home for Christmas and New Year with green wreaths with red and white ribbons and berries is an old European tradition. Salads in the shape of such wreaths also traditionally adorn the table during the winter holidays; they are usually very simple to prepare, yet very beautiful.
Step-by-step recipe
Step 1:
Combine olive oil, pomegranate juice, Greek yogurt, champagne vinegar, honey, salt, and dry mustard in a blender. Blend.
Step 2:
Pour the sauce into a small bowl, add the poppy seeds and place it in the center of the dish.
Step 3:
Slice romaine lettuce and arrange in a circle around the dressing.
Step 4:
Top with red grapefruit wedges and sliced avocado.
Step 5:
Sprinkle the salad with crumbled feta cheese and pomegranate seeds.
Step 6:
Drizzle the salad with the dressing.
Cooking tips
Champagne vinegar can be replaced with white wine or apple cider vinegar.
If you wish, you can use any other green, red and white ingredients.
