Description
A festive and refreshing Christmas Salad featuring mixed spring greens, juicy orange segments, tangy pomegranate seeds, creamy feta cheese, and crunchy candied pecans, all tossed in a sweet and tangy homemade dressing. This easy-to-make salad is a perfect colorful addition to any holiday meal.
Ingredients
Scale
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
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
- Combine salad ingredients: Place the mixed greens, orange segments, pomegranate seeds, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped candied pecans into a large bowl.
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, minced shallot, salt, and pepper until the dressing is smooth and well emulsified.
- Toss the salad: Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture to your desired taste, then gently toss the salad to evenly coat all the ingredients with the dressing. You may have some dressing leftover.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately to maintain freshness and crispness of the greens and toppings.
Notes
- This Christmas salad combines sweet, tangy, and savory flavors with a delightful mix of textures, making it a standout side dish for holiday gatherings.
- Candied pecans can be substituted with toasted pecans if a less sweet option is preferred.
- Dried cranberries are an optional substitute for pomegranate seeds when they are out of season.
- The dressing can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- For additional protein, consider adding grilled chicken or roasted turkey slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 193 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 11 mg
