Description

This Christmas Salad is a vibrant and festive holiday favorite that combines fresh spring greens with juicy orange segments, tangy pomegranate seeds, creamy feta cheese, and sweet candied pecans. Tossed in a honey-Dijon vinaigrette with apple cider vinegar and shallots, this salad offers a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors, making it an ideal refreshing starter or side dish for your holiday meals.

Ingredients

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For the Salad

7 cups mixed spring greens
1 1/4 cups orange segments (mandarin, clementine, or tangerine)
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds (or dried cranberries)
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
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 minced shallot
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Combine Salad Ingredients: Add the mixed spring greens, orange segments, pomegranate seeds, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped candied pecans into a large salad bowl.
Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, minced shallot, and a pinch of salt and pepper until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
Add Dressing to Salad: Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients to your preferred taste level, ensuring an even coating.
Toss and Serve: Gently toss the salad to combine all ingredients without bruising the greens. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors and crisp textures.

Notes

Use fresh orange segments for the best flavor and texture.
Crumble feta cheese from a block rather than pre-crumbled for a fresher taste.
Purchase pre-washed greens and pre-seeded pomegranate seeds to save preparation time.
Dressing can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator for convenience.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1/4 of the salad)
Calories: 280 kcal
Sugar: 12 g
Sodium: 280 mg
Fat: 22 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 15 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 5 g
Cholesterol: 12 mg