Description
This festive Christmas Salad is a delightful combination of mixed greens, pomegranate seeds, mandarin oranges, red onion, feta cheese, candied pecans, dried cranberries, and a balsamic vinaigrette dressing. It’s a colorful and flavorful addition to your holiday table.
Ingredients
Mixed Salad Greens:
6 cups
Pomegranate Seeds:
1 cup
Mandarin Orange Segments:
1 cup (canned or fresh)
Red Onion (thinly sliced):
½ cup
Feta Cheese (crumbled):
½ cup
Candied Pecans or Walnuts:
½ cup
Dried Cranberries:
¼ cup
Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing:
¼ cup
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large salad bowl, mix the greens, pomegranate seeds, mandarin oranges, red onion, feta cheese, candied pecans, and dried cranberries.
- Add Dressing: Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette just before serving and toss lightly again.
- Serve: Serve immediately for the best texture and flavors.
Notes
- To make ahead, prepare ingredients and store separately, combining and dressing right before serving.
- For a dairy-free option, omit feta or use a plant-based alternative. Goat cheese can also be a substitute for feta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 generous cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
