Festive Holiday Salad
This vibrant Christmas Salad combines crisp greens with sweet orange segments, tart pomegranate, creamy feta, and crunchy candied pecans, topped with a light honey-Dijon dressing.
Ingredients
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
Preparation
- Add salad ingredients to a large bowl.
- Whisk together all dressing ingredients in a small bowl until smooth.
- Drizzle dressing over salad to taste.
- Toss gently to coat and serve immediately.
Notes
Serve the salad on a large platter or in a wide bowl to showcase the colors. Add dressing just before serving to keep greens crisp.