Spécial occasion Salad
Elevate your holiday dining experience with this vibrant Spécial occasion Salad, a delightful blend of fresh mixed greens, sweet oranges, and tangy pomegranate seeds. This easy-to-assemble dish not only adds a pop of color to your table but also offers a refreshing taste that balances the richness of traditional holiday meals. With creamy feta cheese and crunchy candied pecans, this salad is both visually stunning and packed with flavor, making it an ideal addition to any festive gathering. Perfect as a starter or side dish, this Spécial occasion Salad will surely impress your guests while keeping your meal light and healthy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 cups mixed spring greens
- 1 1/4 cups orange segments (mandarin oranges, clementines, or tangerines)
- 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 shallot (minced)
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed greens, orange segments, pomegranate seeds, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped pecans. Gently toss to mix.
- In a 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 and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
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