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Winter Salad with Oranje Segments, Pomegranate Seeds, Feta, and Candied Pecans Recipe

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A vibrant and refreshing Winter Salad featuring a mix of spring greens, juicy citrus segments, pomegranate seeds, tangy feta cheese, and crunchy candied pecans, all brought together with a sweet and tangy honey Dijon dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or a festive side dish.

Ingredients

For the Salad

  • 7 cups mixed spring greens
  • 1 1/4 cups mandarin orange segments (or clementines, tangerines, or oranges)
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds (can substitute dried cranberries)
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup roughly chopped candied pecans

For the Dressing

  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon minced shallot
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, place the mixed spring greens, mandarin orange segments, pomegranate seeds, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped candied pecans. This creates a mixture of fresh, sweet, and tangy flavors with a variety of textures.
  2. Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, minced shallot, and salt and pepper until the dressing is smooth and well emulsified.
  3. Dress the Salad: Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad to your taste, then gently toss all ingredients together to ensure everything is evenly coated with the dressing. There may be some dressing left over; you can save it for another use or add more to the salad if desired.
  4. Serve Immediately: Serve the salad right away to enjoy the fresh crispness of the greens and sweetness of the fruit combined with the creamy feta and crunchy pecans.

Notes

  • You can substitute pomegranate seeds with dried cranberries if fresh pomegranate is not available.
  • For a nut-free version, omit the candied pecans or replace with toasted seeds like pumpkin or sunflower seeds.
  • Adjust the amount of honey in the dressing based on your preferred sweetness level.
  • To make this salad vegan, omit the feta or use a plant-based cheese alternative.
  • Chill the salad ingredients and dressing separately before serving to keep the greens crisp and fresh.

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