Description
A refreshing and vibrant winter salad featuring mixed spring greens, juicy orange segments, tart pomegranate seeds, creamy feta cheese, and crunchy candied pecans, all tossed in a zesty olive oil and honey Dijon dressing. Perfect for a light, nutritious meal or a festive side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 7 cups mixed spring greens
- 1 1/4 cups orange segments (mandarins or clementines)
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup candied pecans, roughly chopped
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 small shallot, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the mixed spring greens, orange segments, pomegranate seeds, crumbled feta cheese, and roughly chopped candied pecans. Gently toss them together to evenly distribute all ingredients.
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, minced shallot, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until the mixture is smooth and emulsified, forming a flavorful dressing.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad mixture. Gently toss the salad to ensure every ingredient is well-coated with the dressing, enhancing the flavors.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately to maintain the freshness and crispness of the greens and toppings.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, omit the candied pecans or substitute with toasted pumpkin seeds.
- Use freshly segmented oranges for the best flavor and texture.
- Adjust dressing ingredients to taste, adding more honey for sweetness or vinegar for tanginess.
- This salad is best served immediately to preserve the crispness of the greens.
