Christmas Salad
This vibrant Christmas Salad is the perfect addition to your holiday gatherings, combining a delightful mix of fresh greens, juicy oranges, tart pomegranate seeds, creamy feta, and crunchy candied pecans. Bursting with festive colors and flavors, it’s not only visually stunning but also nutritious and refreshing. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this easy-to-make salad can elevate any meal, from casual family dinners to elegant holiday parties. The homemade dressing adds a touch of sweetness and tang that ties all the ingredients together beautifully. Enjoy this seasonal dish as a side or appetizer that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 cups mixed spring greens
- 1 1/4 cups orange segments (mandarin oranges or clementines)
- 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, place the mixed greens.
- Gently fold in the orange segments and sprinkle with pomegranate seeds.
- Add 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 just before serving and toss gently to combine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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