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Healthy Winter Salad with Pomegranate – Easy Festive Holiday Favorite

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This salad is a blend of mixed greens, oranges, pomegranate, feta cheese and candied pecans, all tossed in a homemade dressing. An easy and festive salad that is the perfect addition to any holiday menu!

  • Total Time: 1 minute
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

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

  1. Place the mixed greens, oranges, pomegranate seeds, feta cheese and pecans in a large bowl.
  2. Place all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl, whisk until smooth.
  3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture to taste, then gently toss to coat. You may have dressing left over.
  4. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Substitute dried cranberries if pomegranate seeds are unavailable.
  • Adjust dressing quantity based on preference.
  • Best served fresh for optimal texture and flavor.
  • Author: lina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 minute
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 13 g
  • Sodium: 193 mg
  • Fat: 17 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 16 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 11 mg