Healthy Winter Salad with Pomegranate
A bright and festive winter salad with tangy citrus, sweet pomegranate seeds, and crunchy candied pecans. This no-cook salad is easy to make and perfect as an appetizer or festive side dish.
- Prep Time: 15
- Total Time: 15
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: quick
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
7 cups mixed spring greens
1 1/4 cups orange segments (mandarin, oranges, clementines, or tangerines)
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds (canned, or sub dried cranberries)
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup roughly chopped candied pecans
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
Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, add mixed greens, orange segments, pomegranate seeds, crumbled feta, and candied pecans. Gently mix to distribute ingredients evenly.
Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and minced shallot. Add salt and pepper, adjusting to taste.
Finish and Serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad to taste. Toss gently to coat. Serve immediately for peak freshness.
Notes
Swap oranges with grapefruit or blood orange for a deeper citrus note.
Replace feta with goat cheese or omit for a vegan version.
Substitute candied pecans with walnuts or pistachios for a different crunch.
Handle the salad gently to preserve the tenderness of the citrus and greens.
Add roasted chickpeas or sliced avocado for extra protein or creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg