Description
This vibrant Spécial occasion Salad is a stunning addition to your holiday table, bringing together a medley of fresh greens, sweet oranges, and crunchy pecans. The colorful combination not only brightens up your feast but also offers a burst of festive flavors that will delight your guests. With minimal preparation time, this salad is perfect for busy holiday gatherings, ensuring you can spend more time celebrating and less time in the kitchen. Whether served as an elegant individual portion or a hearty family-style dish, this salad is both visually appealing and packed with nutrients, making it an ideal choice for any festive occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 cups mixed spring greens
- 1 1/4 cups orange segments (mandarin oranges, clementines or tangerines)
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds (or dried cranberries)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped candied pecans
- 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 mixing bowl, combine the mixed greens.
- Add the orange segments, pomegranate seeds, feta cheese, and candied pecans.
- For the dressing: 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 mixture and gently toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg