Winter Salad
A bright, easy salad for cold days featuring fresh greens, sweet oranges, tart pomegranate, salty feta, and crunchy candied pecans.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 6 cups spring greens
- 2 large juicy oranges, segmented Segment over the bowl to catch juices
- 1 cup vibrant pomegranate seeds
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese Can be swapped with goat cheese
- 1/2 cup candied pecans Can substitute with walnuts or almonds
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper Adjust to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, combine the spring greens, segmented oranges, pomegranate seeds, crumbled feta, and candied pecans.
- In a small jar, mix together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately as a festive side dish or light main course.
Notes
Keep components stored separately for best texture when not serving immediately. Offer extra dressing and crumbled feta on the side.