How many calories are in Christmas Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette?
Christmas Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette has about 138 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Christmas Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette is a Salads international recipe with 138 calories per serving, nutrition details, and step-by-step preparation guidance.
Calories
138 kcal
Total Time
15 min
Servings
4
Protein
3.7 g
About This Recipe
Christmas Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette is a salads recipe with broad, cross-cultural appeal rather than roots in a single national cuisine. Dishes like this travel easily between kitchens and regions, picking up local ingredients and techniques along the way, which is why you will find so many variations built around spinach, strawberries, and pecans.
Like most enduring salads recipes, this one is less about a rigid formula and more about balance. The version on this page is written for 4 servings and lands at roughly 138 calories each, so you can see exactly how it fits your day before you start cooking.
Plan for about 15 minutes from start to finish. The steps below keep the method approachable for a home cook while staying close to the flavors that make Christmas Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette worth coming back to.
Ingredients
Instructions
For the salad: Wash the spinach leaves and strawberries. Drain and set aside.
Separately, toast the pecans in a pan, oven or air fryer for 8 minutes at 356 °F (180 °C). Once cool, cut into small pieces. Set aside.
In a bowl, place the spinach leaves and the previously sliced strawberries. Sprinkle the pecans and the shredded cheese on top. Season with the sweet dressing.
For the dressing: Place the mustard, stevia, lime juice and olive oil in a bowl. Mix until all the ingredients are well combined. If you wish, you can add 1 to 2 teaspoons of balsamic vinegar.
Nutrition Snapshot
Forkd Score · Limited
This recipe scores well for fiber density relative to its per-serving calories.
Calories
138
Protein
3.7g
Carbs
7.4g
Fat
11.4g
Fiber
2.4g
Micronutrients
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Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
No
Gluten Free
Yes
Dairy Free
No
Allergens
Meal Prep and Storage
Christmas Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Christmas Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette has about 138 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Christmas Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette takes about 15 minutes from start to finish. That is roughly about 15 minutes of prep. Actual times vary with your equipment and how much you prep in advance.
Most ingredients in Christmas Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette can be swapped for what you have on hand. Keep substitutions in the same role, trade one vegetable for another, one starch for another, or a protein for a similar protein, so cooking times and texture stay close. For dietary needs you can use a plant-based version of Ricotta Cheese. Larger swaps will shift the calories and macros shown on this page.
Christmas Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used. Let it cool before sealing, and keep it refrigerated rather than at room temperature.
Christmas Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette is best enjoyed fresh and does not freeze well, since its texture changes once thawed. Keep it in the fridge and eat it within a day or two instead.
Christmas Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette is usually served cold or at room temperature, so it rarely needs reheating. If you prefer it warm, heat it gently and briefly so it does not overcook.
Yes. Christmas Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette is written for 4 servings, and you can multiply or divide every ingredient by the same factor to scale it. Keep the ratios identical and check for doneness rather than watching the clock, since cooking times change only slightly. The calories and macros above are per serving, so they stay the same when you scale evenly.
A large skillet, saucepan, or sheet pan works well for Christmas Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette. Pick one big enough to hold the ingredients in a single layer so everything cooks evenly instead of steaming.
Christmas Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette is done when the ingredients are tender and heated through and the flavors have come together. Taste toward the end of cooking and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Yes. Christmas Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette is suitable for vegetarians as written.
Yes. Christmas Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette is gluten-free as written, but always double-check packaged ingredients if cross-contact matters to you.
Yes. This recipe includes Milk, Tree Nut, and Gluten. Always review ingredient labels if you are cooking for an allergy-sensitive household.
Christmas Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
To make Christmas Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette higher in protein, add a lean protein source or swap part of the starch for a higher-protein ingredient. To lower calories, reduce calorie-dense toppings or oils while keeping the core ingredients the same.
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