Description
Embrace the vibrant flavors of winter with this refreshing Winter Salad, perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy family dinners. Combining mixed greens, juicy oranges, tart pomegranate seeds, creamy feta cheese, and crunchy candied pecans, this salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also a healthy choice during the colder months. Tossed in a sweet and tangy homemade vinaigrette, every bite bursts with flavor and nutrition. With its quick preparation time and customizable ingredients, this salad is sure to become a favorite addition to your seasonal meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 cups mixed spring greens
- 1 1/4 cups orange segments (mandarins or clementines)
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1/2 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1/2 cup candied pecans (roughly chopped)
- Dressing: olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, shallot, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mixed greens, 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 and gently toss until well-coated.
- Serve immediately to enjoy maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg