Special occasion Salad
This Special occasion Salad is a vibrant celebration of flavors and textures, making it the perfect centerpiece for your holiday table. Featuring sweet orange segments, crunchy pomegranate seeds, creamy feta cheese, and delightful candied pecans, this salad not only brings festive cheer but also a refreshing taste that pairs well with any meal. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an easy yet impressive dish for family gatherings or casual weeknight dinners. Enjoy the colorful presentation and the joy it adds to every occasion!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- 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 (can substitute dried cranberries)
- 1/2 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 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
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mixed greens, orange segments, pomegranate seeds, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped candied pecans. Toss gently.
- For the dressing, whisk together olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, minced shallot, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture to your taste preference and toss again to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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