Ensalada De Noche Buena (Christmas Eve Salad) Recipe

Name: Ensalada De Noche Buena (Christmas Eve Salad)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 oranges, peeled, sectioned and cut into 1/4 inch pieces; 1 large red grapefruit peeled, sectioned and cut into 1/4 inch pieces; 3 cups jicama, peeled and cut into matchstick strips; 6 red radishes, slivered; 2 apples, chopped; 2 prickly pears, chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lime rind; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 cup Greek yogurt; 1 1/2 tablespoons tablespoons honey; 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce; 1 cup pomegranate seeds, about 2 pomegranates; 1/4 cup pecans

Servings: persons

4 oranges, peeled, sectioned and cut into 1/4 inch pieces
1 large red grapefruit peeled, sectioned and cut into 1/4 inch pieces
3 cups jicama, peeled and cut into matchstick strips
6 red radishes, slivered
2 apples, chopped
2 prickly pears, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lime rind
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 cup Greek yogurt
1 1/2 tablespoons tablespoons honey
4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 cup pomegranate seeds, about 2 pomegranates
1/4 cup pecans

1
With a sharp knife, cut the peel from the oranges and the grapefruit, section them and reserve the juice. Peel and cut the jicama into matchstick thin slices. Slice the radishes and chop the apple. Peel the prickly pears and chop, careful to reserve the juice. Combine oranges, grapefruit, jicama, prickly pears and radishes. Cover and chill 30 minutes.
2
Prepare the dressing by combining the lime rind, lime juice, Greek yogurt and honey in a small bowl and the reserved juices from the oranges, grapefruit, and prickly pears, stirring until smooth.
3
Arrange the lettuce in a large bowl, lightly toss the chilled fruit mixture with the lettuce then drizzle the yogurt dressing evenly over the salad. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and pecans.
4
Serve immediately.

220

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 oranges, peeled, sectioned and cut into 1/4 inch pieces, 1 large red grapefruit peeled, sectioned and cut into 1/4 inch pieces, 3 cups jicama, peeled and cut into matchstick strips, 6 red radishes, slivered, and more.

Yes, Ensalada De Noche Buena (Christmas Eve Salad) falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Ensalada De Noche Buena (Christmas Eve Salad)

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