Description
A refreshing and vibrant Winter Salad featuring mixed spring greens, citrus segments, pomegranate seeds, and tangy feta, tossed with a honey-Dijon apple cider vinaigrette and topped with crunchy candied pecans. Perfect as a light and healthy side or starter during colder months.
Ingredients
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For the Salad
- 7 cups mixed spring greens
- 1 1/4 cups orange segments (mandarin, oranges, clementines, or tangerines)
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds (can substitute dried cranberries)
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup candied pecans, roughly chopped
For the Dressing
- 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
- Prepare the Salad: Place the mixed spring greens, orange segments, pomegranate seeds, crumbled feta cheese, and roughly chopped candied pecans in a large bowl to combine all the main salad ingredients.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, minced shallot, salt, and pepper until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
- Toss the Salad: Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad mixture to your taste, then gently toss everything together to evenly coat the ingredients with the dressing.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately, noting you may have some leftover dressing to keep for later use.
Notes
- Substitute pomegranate seeds with dried cranberries for a different sweet-tart flavor.
- Use fresh oranges, clementines, or mandarins for the citrus segments for the best taste and texture.
- For a nut-free version, omit the candied pecans or substitute with seeds.
- Adjust honey in the dressing for more or less sweetness based on your preference.
- If preferred, dressing can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
