Description
A refreshing and vibrant Winter Salad featuring mixed spring greens, citrus segments, pomegranate seeds, feta cheese, and candied pecans, all brought together with a sweet and tangy honey mustard dressing. Perfect as a light meal or a side dish during the colder months.
Ingredients
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For the Salad
- 7 cups mixed spring greens
- 1 1/4 cups orange segments (mandarin, oranges, clementines, or tangerines)
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds (can substitute dried cranberries)
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 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 shallot, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the salad: Place the mixed spring greens, orange segments, pomegranate seeds, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped candied pecans in a large mixing bowl.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, combine olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, minced shallot, salt, and pepper. Whisk vigorously until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
- Toss the salad: Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture according to your taste preference. Gently toss all the ingredients to coat them evenly with the dressing, ensuring not to bruise the delicate greens.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately for best freshness. Any leftover dressing can be reserved for another use or stored refrigerated for up to 2 days.
Notes
- Substitute pomegranate seeds with dried cranberries if fresh pomegranate seeds are unavailable.
- Candied pecans can be replaced with candied walnuts or toasted nuts of choice for variation.
- For a vegan version, omit feta cheese or use a plant-based cheese alternative.
- Ensure to toss the salad gently to maintain the integrity of the delicate spring greens.
- The dressing can be made in advance and stored refrigerated for up to 3 days to save time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
