Pomegranate Salad

Stockings, reindeer, holly, candy canes, oh my.  I've made so many Christmas cookies this week that I feel like I've gained 5 pound just from being surrounded by so much sugar.😅  Don't get me wrong - I love sugar cookies but there comes a point (typically after 7 or 8 hours of decorating) that I don't want to see another cookie for at least a week.😬  

I love my job and I'm incredibly grateful that I have the ability to make cookies for other people but after a week of nothing but cookie decorating - even I need a sugar break.  I can tell that I've eaten too many cookie mistakes when I start to crave salty snacks like pretzels and potato chips.😳😬  

If I wasn't constantly surrounded by cookies, I'd like to believe that I'd make better food choices during the holidays.😂  The issue is that I don't have a lot of extra time this month and with broken cookies always on my counters, they end up  being my quick and easy, go-to lunch.😬 

So for all of us who've already eaten a few too many sweets this month and for everyone who just needs an alternative from all of the sugar - this blog recipe is for you.  I made a few of these Pomegranate salads earlier this week to keep in my frig so I can grab them for a quick and easy lunch alternative to cookies.🥗🍪  

Pomegranate Salad
10 ounces salad greens 
1 apple, thinly sliced
1 avocado, thinly sliced
1 cup medium pomegranate seeds
1 cup pistachios
2/3 cup shaved Parmesan cheese

Dressing
3 Tablespoons Persian lime olive oil
3 Tablespoons lemon vinegar

Combine dressing ingredients.  
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Fill bowl with salad greens. 

Top with apples, pistachios, avocado, pomegranate seeds, and parmesan cheese. 

Drizzle with dressing before serving. 

Ciao!

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