Whether you are hosting Christmas this year or taking a dish to another friend or family member’s home…there is always a need for festive healthy dishes! I love to add the colours of red, green, and white when making a dish for the holiday and I thought I would share some combos in case you were looking for a little inspiration.
When I am asked to bring a dish I tend to offer a salad. Why? Well then I know there will be one and I know what will be in it!
Here are a few of my favourite salads to take to a Christmas gathering…
Spinach tossed in honey mustard topped with diced cucumber, diced red peppers, diced red onion, diced red apple, pomegranate seeds, and roasted soy nuts.
Spinach tossed in poppyseed dressing topped with sliced strawberries, toasted walnuts ro almonds, and feta.
Mixed greens tossed balsamic vinegarette topped with avocado chunks, diced pears, red grapes, almonds, and feta.
Kale mixed in Caesar salad dressing topped with baby tomatoes, parmesan cheese, and homemade croutons.
Kale or mixed greens topped in olive oil and topped with avocado, tomatoes, and feta.
I also like to take a vegetable side dish. My favourites are
1.Roasted beets, leeks, red onion, mushrooms, cauliflower, red peppers, green peppers, red potatoes, broccoli, and green beans. You can roast them separately or in combinations. Just chop veggies, drizzle avocado oil or grapeseed oil over top and roast at 400 for 35-45 minutes and serve! These will be a crowd favourite for their look and flavor!
Hope this gives you some fun ideas for festive looking healthy dishes this holiday season.