Description
A festive and vibrant Christmas Salad featuring mixed greens, sweet citrus segments, tangy pomegranate arils, crunchy glazed nuts, and creamy feta cheese tossed in a flavorful honey mustard dressing. Perfect as a refreshing side dish for holiday celebrations or any time you want a bright, colorful salad.
Ingredients
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Salad
- 6 cups mixed greens, packed (spring mix recommended)
- 1 cup mandarin or clementine orange segments (about 3–4 oranges)
- 1 cup pomegranate arils or ½ cup dried cranberries
- 2/3 cup glazed or candied nuts (candied pecans or walnuts suggested)
- ½ cup feta cheese
Honey Mustard Dressing
- 1 batch Honey Mustard Dressing or 8–10 tablespoons store-bought honey mustard dressing
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: Make one batch of honey mustard dressing according to your preferred recipe or use store-bought. Refrigerate the dressing until needed to keep it fresh and chilled.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large salad bowl, place the mixed greens as the base. Evenly top the greens with mandarin or clementine orange segments, pomegranate arils (or dried cranberries), glazed or candied nuts, and crumbled feta cheese.
- Toss the Salad: Pour the honey mustard dressing over the salad just before serving. Gently toss all ingredients to combine, ensuring the dressing coats the greens and toppings evenly without bruising the delicate leaves.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately for best freshness and flavor. This salad pairs beautifully with holiday meals or as a light, festive side dish.
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Notes
- Substitutions: You can substitute the feta cheese with blue cheese for a sharper flavor. Various glazed nuts like pecans, walnuts, or almonds can be used depending on your preference.
- Make-ahead Instructions: Prepare the salad as instructed but refrain from adding the dressing until right before serving. Cover the salad and toppings tightly and refrigerate to keep ingredients fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
