Winter Salad with Citrus, Pomegranate, Feta, and Candied Pecans Recipe
This Winter Salad recipe combines fresh mixed spring greens with vibrant orange segments, tart pomegranate seeds, creamy feta cheese, and crunchy candied pecans. Topped with a tangy honey-Dijon apple cider vinegar dressing, this salad offers a refreshing and colorful dish perfect for the colder months or anytime a crisp, flavorful salad is desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Salad
- 7 cups mixed spring greens
- 1 1/4 cups orange segments (mandarin, oranges, clementines, or tangerines)
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds (can substitute dried cranberries)
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 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 shallot, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the salad ingredients: Place the mixed spring greens, orange segments, pomegranate seeds, crumbled feta cheese, and roughly chopped candied pecans into a large mixing bowl.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, minced shallot, salt, and pepper. Whisk thoroughly until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture to your liking. Gently toss the salad to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing. Note that you may have some dressing left over.
- Serve immediately: Transfer the salad to plates or a serving bowl and serve right away to enjoy the freshest flavors and textures.
Notes
- You can substitute dried cranberries for pomegranate seeds if fresh seeds aren’t available.
- If you prefer a nuttier flavor, try toasting the pecans lightly before candying.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be prepped a little ahead by keeping the dressing separate until serving.
- Adjust the salt and pepper in the dressing to your personal taste preference.
- For a vegan version, omit the feta cheese or substitute with a plant-based cheese alternative.
Keywords: winter salad, mixed greens salad, orange salad, pomegranate salad, feta cheese salad, candied pecans salad, healthy salad, fresh salad, no-cook salad
