Description
This Christmas salad is a festive delight that combines vibrant colors and refreshing flavors, making it the perfect addition to your holiday gatherings. Featuring a medley of mixed greens, juicy orange segments, and tart pomegranate seeds, this salad is not only visually stunning but also packs a nutritional punch. With a homemade dressing that balances sweetness and tang, each bite captures the essence of the season. Whether you’re hosting an elegant dinner or enjoying a casual family meal, this easy-to-make salad will impress guests of all ages. Elevate your holiday table with this delicious and healthy dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1/2 cup chopped candied pecans (or nuts of choice)
- 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 bowl, combine 7 cups of mixed greens, 1 1/4 cups of orange segments, and 1/2 cup of pomegranate seeds.
- Add 1/2 cup of crumbled feta cheese and 1/2 cup of roughly chopped candied pecans on top.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon honey, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, and 1 tablespoon minced shallot until smooth.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad to taste and gently toss to combine.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg