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Festive Citrus Pomegranate Salad Recipe

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  • Author: Anna
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This vibrant Christmas Salad combines mixed spring greens, juicy citrus segments, tangy pomegranate seeds, creamy feta cheese, and crunchy candied pecans, all tossed in a sweet and tangy honey Dijon vinaigrette. Perfect for holiday gatherings, it’s a refreshing, colorful, and festive side dish that can be prepared quickly and served immediately.

Ingredients

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For the Salad

  • 7 cups mixed spring greens
  • 1 1/4 cups orange segments (mandarin, clementine, or tangerine)
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds (or dried cranberries)
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 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 minced shallot
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the salad ingredients: Add the mixed spring greens, orange segments, pomegranate seeds, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped candied pecans into a large bowl gently combining the colorful components.
  2. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, minced shallot, salt, and pepper until the mixture is smooth and emulsified, creating a balanced sweet and tangy vinaigrette.
  3. Dress the salad: Drizzle the freshly made dressing over the salad ingredients to taste, ensuring an even distribution of flavors throughout the mix.
  4. Toss and serve: Gently toss the salad to coat all ingredients with the dressing without bruising the delicate greens. Serve immediately for the freshest taste and best texture.

Notes

  • Use fresh orange segments for the best flavor and texture.
  • Crumble feta from a block for better taste and texture.
  • Buy pre-washed greens and pre-seeded pomegranate to save preparation time.
  • Dressing can be made up to 3 days ahead and stored in the refrigerator airtight.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 210 kcal
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Sodium: 270 mg
  • Fat: 16 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 12 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 10 mg

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