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Christmas Salad

This Christmas salad is a blend of mixed greens, oranges, pomegranate, feta cheese and candied pecans, all tossed in a homemade dressing. An easy and festive salad that is the perfect addition to any holiday menu!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 16 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 290 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • For the 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
  • For the 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
 

  • Place the mixed greens, oranges, pomegranate seeds, feta cheese and pecans in a large bowl.
  • Place all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl, whisk until smooth.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture to taste, then gently toss to coat. You may have dressing left over. Serve immediately.

Notes

Nutrition
Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 193mg | Potassium: 117mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 137IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 1mg