Description
This Christmas Salad is a delightful celebration of color and flavor, bringing festive cheer to your holiday table. Bursting with bright oranges, juicy pomegranate seeds, and crunchy pecans, this salad is not only visually stunning but also refreshingly delicious. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy family dinners, it features a zesty homemade dressing that enhances the natural sweetness of the fruits. It’s an easy-to-prepare dish that can be enjoyed as a light main course or a vibrant side, making it an essential addition to your festive menu.
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 cups mixed spring greens
- 1 1/4 cups orange segments (mandarin oranges, clementines, or tangerines)
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds (or dried cranberries)
- 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 minced shallot
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add mixed spring greens and fold in the orange segments, pomegranate seeds, feta cheese, and candied 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 to taste and gently toss until evenly coated.
- 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: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 6mg