Description
Brighten up your holiday table with this Vibrant Winter Salad with Oranges and Pomegranate Delight. This refreshing salad is the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and crunchy flavors, featuring juicy oranges and vibrant pomegranate seeds atop a bed of mixed greens. Ideal for festive gatherings or simple weeknight dinners, this salad not only dazzles the eye with its colorful presentation but also packs a punch of nutrition. With a quick 15 minutes of preparation, it’s easy to whip up and customizable to suit your taste preferences. Whether served as a light main dish or an exquisite side, this delightful winter salad will leave your guests raving about its deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Mixed Spring Greens
- 1.5 cups Orange Segments (Mandarins)
- 1 cup Pomegranate Seeds
- 1 cup Feta Cheese (crumbled)
- 1 cup Candied Pecans (roughly chopped)
- 1/3 cup Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 unit Shallot (minced)
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by washing greens and segmenting oranges.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, orange segments, and pomegranate seeds.
- Crumble feta cheese over the top and add chopped pecans.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, minced shallot, salt, and pepper for the dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to coat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg