Need a healthy recipe for the Holidays? Why not try this?

Xoloitzquintle's Mediterranean Salad

Dressing:
2 Parts Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Part Balsamic Vinegar
1 Tbsp. Honey per 1/2 cup of dressing
1 Tbsp. of Mayonaise
1 tsp Pepper per 1/2 cup of dressing
Pinch of salt

Blend all the ingredients in a blender or with a mixer to emulsify (I use a hand-held blender that works very well). You can store the dressing in the fridge for several days.

Salad:
Baby Spinach
Arrugola (aka. Rucola, Rockets)
Cherry Tomatoes
Cucumber
Roasted Red Peppers
Feta Cheese (I use cow feta because it is milder)
Pistacchios

Toss all the ingredients and serve. Add dressing to tast to individual salads.

I like the combination of the smooth acidity of the balsamic vinigar, the sweetness of the honey, and the saltiness of the pistacchios and cheese. You can also add some Granny Smith Apples, figs, dates, and/or olives to the salad.