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Colorful winter salad with seasonal vegetables and toppings for a nutritious meal.

Winter Salad

A vibrant and refreshing winter salad featuring spring greens, juicy oranges, pomegranate seeds, creamy feta, and crunchy candied pecans dressed with honey-balsamic dressing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Healthy
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

Salad ingredients

  • 8 cups Spring greens (arugula, baby spinach, or mixed spring mix) Use a mix of bitter arugula and milder baby spinach for contrast.
  • 2 ea Juicy oranges (navel or blood oranges) Blood oranges add beautiful color and a slightly tart edge.
  • 1 cup Pomegranate seeds Pre-seeded containers can be used for convenience.
  • 6 oz Feta cheese (crumbled) Substitute with goat cheese or blue cheese for different flavors.
  • 1 cup Candied pecans Can be swapped for toasted walnuts or almonds.

Dressing ingredients

  • 3 tbsp Olive oil (extra virgin) Adjust based on personal taste.
  • 2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar Add more if needed for acidity.
  • 1 tbsp Honey Adjust to taste.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper (freshly ground)

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Wash and dry the spring greens thoroughly. Trim any large stems.
  • Peel and segment the oranges, removing the membrane for clean pieces. Keep juice to add to dressing or slice into half-moons.
  • Remove pomegranate seeds from the fruit or use a pre-seeded container.

Combine the salad components

  • In a large bowl, combine the spring greens, orange segments, pomegranate seeds, crumbled feta, and candied pecans. Toss gently to distribute.

Make the dressing

  • In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning as necessary.
  • For a creamier dressing, blend in yogurt or Dijon mustard. For added brightness, include a teaspoon of orange juice.

Dress and serve

  • Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

For best texture, store salad and dressing separately and combine just before serving. Leftovers can be kept for up to 2 days in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 220mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10g
Keyword Comfort Food, Fresh Ingredients, Healthy Salad, Vibrant Salad, Winter Salad
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