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Winter Salad Recipe

Vibrant Winter Salad Recipe for Fresh Festive Flavors

This Vibrant Winter Salad Recipe combines fresh greens, oranges, and pomegranate for a festive dish bursting with flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups mixed spring greens
  • 1 cup orange segments (Mandarins, Clementines, or Tangerines)
  • 1 cup pomegranate seeds
  • ½ cup feta cheese
  • ½ cup candied pecans
For the Dressing
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 piece shallot
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • Whisk
  • small bowl
  • Tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine 4 cups of mixed spring greens, 1 cup of orange segments, and 1 cup of pomegranate seeds. Toss gently until mixed.
  2. Crumble ½ cup of feta cheese over the salad and add ½ cup of chopped candied pecans. Mix again lightly.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together ¼ cup of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of honey, 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, and minced shallot.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat the ingredients.
  5. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 hour if preparing in advance.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Don't freeze the salad as fresh ingredients will lose texture.

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