Description
A delightful and refreshing Christmas Salad loaded with vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups Mixed Spring Greens (look for pre-washed options)
- 2 cups Orange Segments (mandarins or clementines work best)
- 1 cup Pomegranate Seeds (dried cranberries can be a convenient alternative)
- 1 cup Feta Cheese (consider blue cheese or mozzarella as substitutes)
- 1/2 cup Candied Pecans (feel free to replace with toasted nuts of your choice)
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Minced Shallot
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss together the mixed spring greens, orange segments, pomegranate seeds, feta cheese, and candied pecans.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and minced shallot until smooth.
- Gently drizzle the dressing over your salad and toss everything together carefully.
- Serve this delightful Christmas Salad immediately for optimal freshness.
Notes
- This salad can be prepared in advance, but it’s best to add the dressing right before serving to keep the greens crisp.
- Feel free to customize the ingredients based on your preferences or dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg