Description
Winter Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that captures the essence of the season with its colorful ingredients and delightful flavors. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a light meal, this salad combines crispy mixed greens with juicy orange segments, sweet pomegranate seeds, and crunchy candied pecans. Topped with a zesty homemade dressing, it’s not only visually stunning but also packed with nutrients to keep you feeling energized during the colder months. Whether served as a standalone dish or alongside grilled chicken, this Winter Salad is sure to impress your guests and elevate any dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 cups mixed spring greens
- 1 1/4 cups orange segments (mandarin or clementines)
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds (or dried cranberries)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 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 minced shallot
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mixed greens, orange segments, pomegranate seeds, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped candied pecans.
- In a separate 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 to taste and gently toss to coat.
- Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg