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Christmas Salad

Festive Christmas Salad with Citrus and Pomegranate Delight

Experience the vibrant flavors of this Christmas Salad featuring sweet oranges, tart pomegranates, and creamy feta, perfect for your holiday table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 portions
Course: Uncategorized
Cuisine: Christmas
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups mixed spring greens pre-washed for convenience
  • 1 cup orange segments or substitute with mandarins
  • 1 cup pomegranate seeds or dried cranberries
  • 1 cup feta cheese preferably from a block for better texture
  • ½ cup candied pecans or substitute with toasted almonds or walnuts
For the Dressing
  • ¼ cup olive oil use high-quality for best taste
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup as an alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard or whole grain mustard for texture
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar if needed
  • 1 none minced shallot or red onion for more flavor
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Small bowl
  • whisk
  • Tongs

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Christmas Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 4 cups of mixed spring greens with 1 cup of orange segments and 1 cup of pomegranate seeds. Gently toss to ensure an even distribution.
  2. Crumble 1 cup of feta cheese over the salad mixture and sprinkle evenly.
  3. Sprinkle ½ cup of candied pecans over the salad, and gently fold in from the bottom of the bowl.
  4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of honey, 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, and 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, along with 1 minced shallot and salt and pepper to taste until smooth.
  5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad to taste, and gently toss the ingredients until coated.
  6. Serve immediately in a large serving bowl to showcase the vibrant colors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Make the dressing in advance for enhanced flavors. Store undressed salad ingredients in an airtight container for up to 1 day.

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