Start the new year fresh and healthy with this colorful New Year Salad! A delightful mix of flavors and textures, specially crafted by nutrition coach Olga Job for a tasty and nourishing start to 2025.

Dressing

Ingredients for 2 servings

• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 1 tbsp mustard (adjust to desired spiciness)
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions

• In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey/maple syrup, mustard, and apple cider vinegar until smooth and creamy. Set aside.

Salad

Ingredients for 2 servings

• 2 cups mixed organic greens
• 1 mandarin (peeled and segmented)
• 1 Hass avocado (sliced)
• ½ cup pink pineapple (cubed)
• 2 tbsp pine nuts (lightly toasted for extra crunch)
• 6–8 gooseberries (whole)
• 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves (chopped or whole for garnish)
• 2 tbsp Violife Parmesan cheese (shredded or grated)
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• ½ cup pre-cooked onions and mushrooms (sautéed in regular olive oil)
• Pinch of Himalayan salt

Instructions

1. Prepare the vegetables
   • Heat regular olive oil in a skillet and sauté the onions and mushrooms until golden brown and soft. Allow them to cool slightly before adding them to the salad.
2. Assemble the salad
   • In a large bowl, lay the mixed greens as the base. Arrange the mandarin segments, avocado slices, pink pineapple cubes, and whole gooseberries on top of the greens. Sprinkle the toasted pine nuts, Violife Parmesan cheese, and fresh mint leaves over the salad.
3. Add the vegetables
   • Distribute the sautéed onions and mushrooms evenly over the salad.
4. Season and serve
   • Drizzle the salad with extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of Himalayan salt. Pour the honey-mustard dressing over the salad or serve it on the side.
5. Enjoy
   • Gently toss the salad and enjoy this colorful and refreshing New Year Salad!

Source: https://www.vdtcuracao.com/post/nieuwjaarssalade-met-zelfgemaakte-honing-mosterd-dressing