Winter Citrus Salad with Pomegranate, Feta, and Candied Pecans Recipe
A refreshing and vibrant winter salad featuring a mix of spring greens, citrus segments, pomegranate seeds, crumbled feta, and candied pecans, all tossed in a tangy honey-Dijon vinaigrette. Perfect as a light lunch or a festive side dish during the colder months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Salad
- 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
Dressing
- 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
- Prepare the salad ingredients: Place the mixed spring greens, orange segments, pomegranate seeds, crumbled feta cheese, and roughly chopped candied pecans into a large salad bowl.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, minced shallot, and salt and pepper to taste. Whisk until the dressing is smooth and well emulsified.
- Toss the salad: Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients to your preference. Gently toss everything together ensuring the greens and toppings are evenly coated with dressing. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh, crisp textures.
Notes
- You can substitute pomegranate seeds with dried cranberries if fresh ones are unavailable.
- For a nut-free version, omit the candied pecans or replace them with toasted sunflower seeds.
- The salad is best served fresh to retain the crispness of the greens and juiciness of the citrus segments.
- Leftover dressing can be refrigerated up to 3 days and used for other salads or as a marinade.
Keywords: winter salad, citrus salad, spring greens, pomegranate, feta cheese, candied pecans, honey Dijon dressing, healthy salad
