Vibrant Winter Salad Recipe for a Festive Holiday Twist

This vibrant winter salad recipe is a beautiful blend of sweet oranges, tangy pomegranates, creamy feta, and crunchy pecans, perfect for the holidays.

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salads

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

4 cups Mixed Spring Greens A fresh and crunchy base
2 cups Orange Segments tangerines, clementines, or mandarins
0.5 cups Pomegranate Seeds Fresh is best; dried cranberries can substitute
1 cup Feta Cheese, Crumbled Opt for fresh blocks for better flavor
0.5 cups Candied Pecans, Roughly Chopped Store-bought can save time

For the Dressing

0.33 cups Olive Oil Rich base for dressing
2 tablespoons Honey Natural sweetness
1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Adds a zesty kick
2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar Balancing flavor
1 tablespoon Shallot, Minced Provides depth
to taste Salt and Pepper Enhances flavors

Equipment

Mixing bowl
small bowl
whisk

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare the ingredients: Peel and segment the oranges, crumble the feta, and chop the pecans.
Combine the salad components: In a mixing bowl, combine spring greens, orange segments, pomegranate seeds, crumbled feta, and chopped pecans.
Make the dressing: Whisk together olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and minced shallot, season with salt and pepper.
Dress the salad: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
Serve immediately: Plate the salad beautifully to enjoy fresh.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Fresh ingredients enhance flavor. Make dressing ahead and store separately to maintain freshness.

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