Winter Salad
This Winter Salad is a delightful blend of vibrant flavors and textures that captures the spirit of the season. With its fresh mixed greens, juicy orange segments, tangy pomegranate seeds, and crunchy candied pecans, this salad is not only visually stunning but also packed with essential nutrients. Drizzled with a homemade dressing, it makes an elegant addition to any holiday gathering or a healthy choice for everyday meals. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, it’s versatile enough to customize based on your favorite seasonal ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Seasonal
Ingredients
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- 7 cups mixed spring greens
- 1 1/4 cups orange segments (mandarin oranges or clementines)
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds (or dried cranberries)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup 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, combine the mixed greens.
- Add 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 and gently toss to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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