Winter Salad
Brighten up your winter gatherings with this vibrant Winter Salad! This delightful dish combines crisp mixed greens with juicy orange segments, tart pomegranate seeds, creamy feta cheese, and sweet candied pecans, creating a medley of flavors and textures that will impress your guests. Not only is it quick to prepare—taking just 15 minutes—but it’s also packed with nutrients from seasonal ingredients, making it a healthy choice for any occasion. Perfect as a side dish or light main course, this colorful salad is sure to become a favorite at holiday tables and cozy dinners alike!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 7 cups mixed spring greens
- 1 1/4 cups orange segments (mandarin oranges, clementines, or tangerines)
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds (or substitute dried cranberries)
- 1/2 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 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 bowl, combine the mixed spring greens.
- Gently add the orange segments and pomegranate seeds.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and candied pecans on top.
- 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 toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Find it online: https://isabellacooks.com/winter-salad/