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Christmas Salad

Christmas Salad

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This festive Christmas Salad is a vibrant celebration of flavors and textures, making it an ideal centerpiece for your holiday gatherings. With a delightful mix of fresh mixed greens, sweet orange segments, tart pomegranate seeds, and crunchy pecans, this salad is not only visually stunning but also packed with nutrients. The easy-to-make dressing ties everything together, enhancing the natural sweetness of the ingredients. Perfect for both casual family meals and elegant holiday parties, this salad will impress your guests while adding a refreshing element to your festive table.

Ingredients

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  • 7 cups mixed spring greens
  • 1 1/4 cups orange segments (mandarin oranges or tangerines)
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds (substitute dried cranberries if desired)
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup candied pecans
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon shallot (minced)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed greens and top with orange segments.
  2. Add pomegranate seeds, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped pecans to the bowl.
  3. For the dressing, whisk together olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, minced shallot, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad according to taste and gently toss to coat.
  5. Serve immediately for optimal freshness.

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