Description
The Winter Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings together a medley of seasonal flavors, making it an ideal addition to your holiday gatherings or casual dinners. Featuring crisp mixed greens, juicy orange segments, and crunchy pomegranate seeds, this salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrients. Topped with creamy feta cheese and sweet candied pecans, it offers a delightful combination of textures and tastes. With a quick preparation time of just 15 minutes, you can easily whip up this colorful salad and impress your guests. Enjoy this healthy and festive dish that celebrates the best of winter produce!
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 cups mixed spring greens
- 1 1/4 cups orange segments (mandarins, clementines, or tangerines)
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds (or dried cranberries)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup candied pecans (roughly chopped)
- 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
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mixed greens, orange segments, pomegranate seeds, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped candied pecans.
- To make the dressing, whisk together olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, minced shallot, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture to taste and gently toss to coat.
- Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg