Noche Buena refers to Christmas Eve in Mexico, but is also associated with another holiday favorite – the poinsettia tree. Poinsettias are known in Mexico as flores de nochebuenas, or Christmas Eve Flowers. The story goes that a poor young girl wanted to present a gift to the baby Jesus, but was only able to gather a bouquet of weeds. When she set the bouquet on the altar, beautiful fire-red blooms emerged and the weeds became poinsettias. Just like "The Legend of the Poinsettia", this salad adds an explosion of color to your dinner table. Ensalada de Noche Buena is the traditional Mexican Christmas Eve salad. Loaded with crunchy romaine, pecans and apples; tart citrus, prickly pear, and pomegranate; and a sweet, creamy dressing, this colorful mixture is a welcome departure from the rich fare that dominates the rest of the holiday table. RECIPE: muybuenocookbook.com/ensalada-de-noche-buena-christmas-eve-salad 📷 jenna.sparks.photo #muybuenocooking #ensalada #salad #ensalad...