Ensalada de Noche Buena
Ensalada de Noche Buena might be just the side dish you are searching for. Watching your figure? This gluten free and vegetarian recipe has 119 calories, 3g of protein, and 1g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 8. This recipe covers 12% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of pomegranate seeds, slivered radishes, yogurt, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.
Instructions
Peel and section oranges and grapefruit over a large bowl, reserving juice; add sections to juice.
Add jicama and radishes to orange mixture; toss gently. Cover and chill 30 minutes.
Combine rind and next 6 ingredients (through salt) in a small bowl, stirring until smooth. Arrange lettuce in a large bowl. Using a slotted spoon, place the orange mixture over lettuce; drizzle evenly with yogurt mixture.
Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds, pumpkinseed kernels, and cilantro.
Wine note: Sparkling wine deserves a place at every holiday table, both for its celebratory allure and compatibility with many foods. When celebrating Santa Fe style, look for Gruet Brut NV ($1
from New Mexico. Made in the manner of true Champagne, it has lemony acidity that stands up to the acid of the yogurt dressing, while crisp grapefruit flavors echo the salad's citrus elements. --Jeffery Lindenmuth