Description
Festive holiday charms shine through this Christmas Kiwi Wreath Salad, blending crisp greens with jewel-like kiwi slices. Seasonal gatherings will sparkle with this elegant, refreshing centerpiece you can create with simple ingredients and artistic flair.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 baby cos lettuces, trimmed and leaves separated
- 200 grams (7 ounces) baby rocket leaves
- 350 grams (12.3 ounces) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 small Lebanese cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 2 ripe kiwis, peeled and sliced
Croutons:
- 2 slices thick grainy bread, cubed and toasted
Dressing:
- 75 milliliters (2.5 fluid ounces) extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Transform a crisp layer of cos lettuce and peppery rocket leaves into a circular base, mimicking a festive wreath on a large serving platter.
- Carefully slice kiwi fruits into delicate rounds, ensuring uniform thickness for an elegant presentation.
- Gently cut cherry tomatoes in half, creating vibrant red jewels that will contrast against the green backdrop.
- Trim cucumber into thin, graceful slices that will complement the other ingredients.
- Cube bread into small, uniform pieces for creating golden croutons with a crunchy texture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium temperature, allowing it to shimmer and warm evenly.
- Fry bread cubes until they transform into crisp, golden-brown croutons, stirring occasionally to ensure uniform browning.
- Remove croutons from heat and let them cool completely, allowing them to develop maximum crunchiness.
- Strategically arrange cucumber slices around the leafy wreath, creating a structured outer ring.
- Distribute kiwi rounds throughout the salad, interspersing them with cherry tomato halves for visual appeal.
- Scatter cooled croutons across the surface, providing textural contrast to the soft fruits and tender greens.
- Finish by drizzling a light stream of olive oil over the entire composition just moments before serving.
Notes
- Homemade croutons elevate the salad’s texture, adding a delightful crispy element that contrasts beautifully with the fresh produce.
- Choose ripe, firm kiwis with vibrant green color for the best flavor and visual appeal in your festive wreath design.
- Create a symmetrical wreath pattern by carefully arranging ingredients in a circular motion, ensuring even distribution for maximum holiday wow factor.
- Prepare ingredients just before serving to maintain crisp lettuce and prevent soggy croutons, keeping the salad looking and tasting garden-fresh.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg