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Winter Salad

Winter Salad

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This Winter Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that perfectly combines seasonal ingredients to create a delightful experience for your taste buds. With an assortment of mixed greens, juicy orange segments, and crunchy pecans, this salad not only looks appealing but also provides a nutritious option for any gathering. Tossed with a tangy dressing featuring apple cider vinegar and Dijon mustard, every bite bursts with flavor. Whether served as a side or topped with grilled chicken for a heartier meal, this salad is sure to impress guests at holiday dinners or family meals alike.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6

Ingredients

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  • 7 cups mixed spring greens
  • 1 1/4 cups orange segments (mandarin or clementines)
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds (or substitute dried cranberries)
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup candied pecans (roughly chopped)
  • 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

  1. In a large mixing bowl, place the mixed spring greens.
  2. Add orange segments, pomegranate seeds, feta cheese, and candied pecans.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, minced shallot, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture to taste and gently toss until evenly coated.
  5. Serve immediately for optimal freshness and flavor.
  • Author: Emma Moyer
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg
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