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A vibrant Fresh Holiday Salad with bright flavors, featuring mixed greens, orange slices, pomegranate seeds, pecans, and feta cheese.

Fresh Holiday Salad With Bright Flavors

This Fresh Holiday Salad brings brightness and crispness to your festive table, balancing rich holiday dishes with refreshing flavors and textures. It's a simple yet impressive dish perfect for impressing guests.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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
  • to taste salt and pepper

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

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

Notes

This salad is ideal for home cooks and holiday hosts seeking to add brightness and freshness to their festive menus. It offers a crisp and refreshing contrast to traditional holiday dishes and is perfect for impressing guests with color, texture, and flavor while keeping preparation simple and seasonal.

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