Winter Salad with Citrus, Pomegranate, Feta, and Candied Pecans Recipe
A refreshing and vibrant Winter Salad featuring a mix of spring greens, citrus segments, pomegranate seeds, crumbled feta, and candied pecans, all tossed in a tangy honey-Dijon dressing. Perfect for a light, healthy meal or a festive side dish during the colder months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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 salad ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mixed spring greens, orange segments, pomegranate seeds, crumbled feta cheese, and roughly chopped candied pecans.
- Make 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 combined.
- Toss the salad: Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture to your taste. Gently toss everything together to ensure an even coating of the dressing on all ingredients.
- Serve immediately: Serve the salad right away to enjoy the fresh crispness of the greens and the vibrant flavors of the dressing. Any leftover dressing can be stored for later use.
Notes
- You can substitute pomegranate seeds with dried cranberries if fresh ones are unavailable.
- Adjust the amount of dressing according to personal preference; you might have dressing left over.
- For a nut-free version, omit the candied pecans or substitute with seeds like pumpkin or sunflower seeds.
- Make sure to use fresh citrus segments without pith for the best flavor and texture.
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