Description
A vibrant and festive Christmas Salad featuring a mix of fresh greens, sweet citrus segments, tangy pomegranate arils, crunchy candied nuts, and creamy feta cheese, all brought together with a zesty honey mustard dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 batch Honey Mustard Dressing, or 8–10 tablespoons store-bought
- 6 cups mixed greens, packed (spring mix recommended)
- 1 cup mandarin or clementine orange segments (about 3–4 oranges)
- 1 cup pomegranate arils or ½ cup dried cranberries
- ⅔ cup glazed or candied nuts (such as candied pecans or candied walnuts)
- ½ cup feta cheese
Instructions
- If making homemade honey mustard dressing, prepare it according to your favorite recipe or use 8-10 tablespoons of store-bought honey mustard dressing.
- Rinse the mixed greens under cold water and dry thoroughly using a salad spinner or clean kitchen towel to avoid sogginess.
- Peel the mandarin or clementine oranges and separate into individual segments, removing any seeds or membranes if desired for a clean presentation.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, orange segments, pomegranate arils (or dried cranberries), and glazed or candied nuts.
- Sprinkle the crumbled or diced feta cheese evenly over the salad mixture.
- Drizzle the honey mustard dressing over the salad and gently toss just before serving to evenly coat all ingredients without bruising the greens.
Notes
- This salad is perfect as a refreshing starter or a light side during holiday meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Christmas Salad, Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing, Festive Salad