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Nochebuena Salad: A holiday classic reimagined

Inspired by the festive colors and freshness of a Nochebuena (Christmas Eve) table, this vibrant salad brings lightness, balance and joy to any season.

November 04, 2025
Claudia Zapata-Elliott and Brenda Macias showcase a healthy, colorful salad for the holidays.

Ingredients

  • 6oz baby greens and arugula mix
  • 2 oranges in segments
  • 1 small jicama, julienned
  • 1 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 1 med-large beet, julienned
  • 1/4 red onion
  • 1/4 cup toasted pepitas
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Chop all ingredients
  2. In a large mixing bowl, assemble your ingredients, with the exception of the beats.
  3. Toss with viral vinaigrette
  4. Layer the beets on top with another drizzle of vinaigrette
  5. Salt and pepper to taste
  6. Enjoy!

In health,
Claudia

About the author

Claudia Zapata-Elliott, MS, RD, founded The Diplomacy Diet™, a wellness consultation company, and serves as a Health Ambassador for Methodist Healthcare. She lives in San Antonio with her husband, Sean Elliott, a former NBA player and current broadcaster for the San Antonio Spurs.

Published:
November 04, 2025