Embracing the latest culinary trends and giving your Christmas menu a ‘spicy’ twist this year, blending tradition and nostalgia with something fresh and exciting.
flat food research institutea long-running food industry publication in the United States, has dubbed this American summer “The Summer of Swicy.” We know this trend is hot, as 53% of Gen Z shoppers report enjoying spicy flavors. *
By combining spicy and sweet ingredients such as chili peppers, honey, jalapenos, fresh fruit, sriracha, maple syrup, and spices, spicy (sweet and spicy) dishes are trending around the world.
Spice up your plates and upgrade your salads with spicy honey mustard dressing for a memorable holiday meal. Colorful summer salads also add balance to your Christmas menu, giving you the chance to add another vegetable to your day and enjoy all the health benefits that fresh produce can bring.
To make a colorful Christmas salad with a “spicy” dressing:
Arrange the baby spinach in a bowl or on a plate.
-Add tomatoes, red peppers, and sliced cucumbers, which are packed with important nutrients and fiber.
– Drizzle with a spicy dressing consisting of feta cheese, parsley, Dijon mustard, honey, cayenne pepper, spicy paprika, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, and olive oil.
Other on-trend festive dishes include green leaf and cucumber salad with sweet chili dressing, spinach and fresh nectarine salad with a delicious lemon ginger vinaigrette.
Throw a handful of fresh herbs on top of your spicy salad and get ready to impress your Christmas guests with this playful culinary theme while making sure everyone enjoys it five or more times a day this joyous season.
