Holiday Wreath Salad

Christmas Wreath Salad at The Little Shop of Olive Oils

There’s something extra special about the holiday season — sparkling lights, gatherings with the people we love, and, of course, food that feels just as joyful as the moment. ✨

Say hello to the salad that turns heads before the first bite: our Holiday Wreath Salad with Rosemary Premium Olive Oil and Cranberry Pear Balsamic. Fresh greens are shaped into a beautiful wreath, then decorated with juicy orange slices, sweet pomegranate jewels, and crunchy pecans. Festive beet and cheese cut-outs take it completely over the top — and yes, it tastes as good as it looks. 💚❤️

Right in the center? A bright, silky vinaigrette that ties every flavor together — herbaceous rosemary, tart cranberry-pear, a touch of Dijon, and just enough Franklin Raw Honey to make the flavors sing. 🎶

It’s the perfect centerpiece for Christmas Eve, New Year’s brunch, or any holiday gathering that deserves a moment of delight. Best part? It’s so easy to make — zero stress, all sparkle.

Light, colorful, and completely celebration-worthy… this is the salad that earns applause.

Scroll down for the full recipe and bring a little magic to your table.

Holiday Wreath Salad

Servings

4-6

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

0 minutes

Cuisine

American

Category

Salads

A fresh, vibrant, and beautifully festive salad shaped like a holiday wreath — bursting with citrus, pomegranate jewels, crunchy nuts, and a bright rosemary–cranberry pear dressing. The perfect centerpiece for your holiday table!

Ingredients

  • Ingredients — Salad
  • 5 oz mixed greens (arugula, spinach, or spring mix)
  • 1 orange, peeled & sliced
  • 1 small beet, thinly sliced (use cookie cutters for festive shapes!)
  • ½ cup pomegranate seeds
  • ½ cup pecans or walnuts (toasted for extra flavor)
  • ½ cup thinly sliced carrots (rainbow carrots recommended)
  • Optional: festive star-shaped cheese slices for garnish
  • Ingredients — Dressing
  • 3 tbsp Rosemary Premium Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp Cranberry Pear Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Franklin Raw Honey (optional, for added sweetness)
  • Salt & pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. Arrange the mixed greens in a circular shape on a large platter to resemble a holiday wreath.
  2. Decorate the “wreath” with orange slices, beet shapes, pomegranate seeds, carrots, and pecans. Add cheese shapes for festive flair.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together Rosemary Olive Oil, Cranberry Pear Balsamic, Dijon mustard, honey (if using), salt, and pepper until emulsified.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad or place it in a small bowl in the center of the wreath for dipping.
  5. Serve immediately and enjoy this colorful holiday centerpiece!

1 comment

love love love your oils and vinegars….

Maurrie Sussman •

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