Description
A bright and refreshing Winter Salad packed with mixed greens, sweet mandarin oranges, tangy pomegranate seeds, creamy feta, and crunchy candied pecans, all tossed in a homemade honey-Dijon vinaigrette. Perfect for holidays, weeknights, or whenever you crave a fresh burst of flavor during the colder months.
Ingredients
- 7 cups mixed spring greens
- 1 1/4 cups orange segments (mandarins, clementines, or tangerines)
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds (or dried cranberries)
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup candied pecans, roughly chopped
- 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
Add the mixed greens, orange segments, pomegranate seeds, feta, and candied pecans to a large bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, minced shallot, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad to taste, then gently toss to coat.
Serve immediately. You may have leftover dressing—perfect for another salad!
Notes
For extra crunch, add thinly sliced apples or additional nuts.
Dried cranberries work well if pomegranate seeds are unavailable.
Assemble ahead by keeping the dressing separate until serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 265 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 265 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg