Christmas Salad

"Snowflakes and crimson bulbs atop Christmas trees...figuratively speaking. I accidentally invented this savory salad which can also be used to explain the significance of Christ's birth to children. Amounts are approximate (I never measure!)."
 
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Ready In:
10mins
Ingredients:
7
Serves:
4
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ingredients

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directions

  • Microwave bacon for about five minutes (cover with paper towel) or until almost crisp.
  • Reserve bacon grease for hot bacon dressing (if making).
  • Microwave almonds for two minutes (stirring once) in same plate used for cooking bacon.
  • While those items are being microwaved, wash and chop green onions finely.
  • Put spinach in large serving bowl.
  • Explain that it represents the Christmas tree which will later be made into the cross of Christ.
  • Add green onions.
  • Add dried cranberries.
  • Explain that the red symbolizes Christ's blood shed on the cross to pay the price for our sin.
  • Crumble in bacon.
  • Crumble in feta.
  • Explain that the white stands for Christ's innocent blood washing away our sins and making us pure.
  • Sprinkle with almonds.
  • Stir in dressing (there are many great recipes for hot bacon and sweet and sour dressings on Zaar, but if you're in a hurry, just mix up vinegar, oil or bacon drippings, sugar, salt).
  • Toss well and serve immediately.

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Reviews

  1. Delicious recipe. Made it a few times for pot-lucks and everyone raves. Need to complete the symbolism for all the ingredients, however, which would be cool for Sunday kids.
     
  2. With Easter coming up I thought I'd give it a try...fantastic colours, great flavours. I work in a primary school so intend to make it at cookery club. I will let you know what they thought...either way it's a keeper for me! Update: I have made this salad many times although I never got round to make it at cookery club, but a definate keeper at home. Great served as a side salad to accompany chicken or as a stand alone lunch dish. Thanks Pichonline.
     
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