Description
This Winter Salad is a festive and vibrant dish that showcases the best of seasonal produce, making it an excellent choice for holiday gatherings or a refreshing side during colder months. With crisp mixed greens, juicy orange segments, and crunchy pomegranate seeds, this salad bursts with flavor and color. The creamy feta cheese adds a rich texture, while the sweet candied pecans provide delightful crunch. Drizzled with a homemade dressing that balances sweetness and tang, this salad is not only visually stunning but also packed with nutrients. Impress your guests with this easy-to-make salad that elevates any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 cups mixed spring greens
- 1 1/4 cups orange segments
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped candied pecans
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon shallot (minced)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Wash and dry the mixed greens thoroughly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed greens, orange segments, pomegranate seeds, feta cheese, and chopped pecans.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, minced shallot, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg