Christmas Colorful Holiday Salad (Print-Friendly Version)
Bright greens with citrus, feta, pomegranate, and candied pecans tossed in honey-Dijon dressing.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Salad
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7 cups mixed spring greens
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1 1/4 cups orange segments (mandarin, clementine, or tangerine)
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1/2 cup pomegranate seeds or dried cranberries
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1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
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1/2 cup candied pecans, roughly chopped
→ Dressing
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1/3 cup olive oil
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1 tablespoon honey
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2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
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2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
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1 tablespoon minced shallot
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Salt and pepper to taste
# How to Make It:
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Place mixed greens, orange segments, pomegranate seeds, crumbled feta, and candied pecans into a large bowl.
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In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, minced shallot, salt, and pepper until the dressing is smooth.
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Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad ingredients according to taste.
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Gently toss the salad to ensure all components are coated and serve immediately.
# Extra Tips:
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Use fresh orange segments for optimal flavor and texture.
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Crumble feta cheese from a block to enhance taste.
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Pre-washed greens and pre-seeded pomegranate reduce preparation time.
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The dressing can be prepared up to three days in advance and refrigerated.