Big festive salad

Discover a magnificent blend of fresh ingredients in this big festive salad. A harmonious mix of flavors and textures perfect for any celebration.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup shelled raw unsalted pistachios
• 1/4 cup chopped raw unsalted hazelnuts 
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt 
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup 
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt 
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 
• 2 cups baby arugula
• 2 cups baby kale
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 2 cups quartered and sliced radicchio 
• 3 mandarin oranges, peeled and segmented 
• 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds 
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries 
• 1/2 cup fresh blueberries 
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan 

Instructions:

1. To make the candied nuts: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and toast the pistachios and hazelnuts until they become aromatic, which should take about 4 to 5 minutes. Next, add brown sugar, salt, vanilla, and 1 tablespoon of water directly into the skillet with the nuts. Stir well to ensure the nuts are coated evenly. Let it cook until the sugar dissolves completely, approximately 1 minute more. Transfer the nuts to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let them cool for about 12 to 15 minutes.
2. To prepare the dressing: In a mason jar, combine olive oil, vinegar, maple syrup, mustard, salt, and pepper. Tightly close the lid and shake the jar vigorously to mix all the ingredients together. Set it aside.
3. For assembling the salad: Arrange arugula, kale, and spinach on a large round platter, making sure to leave some space in the middle of the platter to create a wreath-like appearance. Place radicchio on top of the greens. Add mandarin segments over the salad greens. Sprinkle pomegranate seeds, cranberries, blueberries, and the cooled candied nuts over the salad.
4. To finish, sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top to resemble snow. Give the dressing another shake and pour it into a serving bowl. Position the bowl in the center of the platter and serve.

Summary:

• Calories: 2092 kcal
• Fat: 152 g
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 171 g
• Potassium: 1625 mg
• Magnesium: 188 mg