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A vibrant Christmas salad with leafy greens, mandarin, pomegranate, feta, and nuts in a glass bowl, surrounded by fresh fruit.

Easy & Festive Christmas Salad Recipe

A vibrant and easy-to-make Christmas salad featuring mixed greens, oranges, pomegranate seeds, feta, and candied pecans, all tossed in a homemade honey-Dijon vinaigrette.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 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
Dressing Ingredients
  • 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

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • small bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Salad Assembly
  1. Combine mixed greens, oranges, pomegranate seeds, feta cheese, and pecans in a large bowl.
Dressing Preparation
  1. Whisk together all dressing ingredients in a small bowl until smooth.
Final Toss and Serve
  1. Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad, toss gently to coat, and serve immediately.

Notes

This vibrant Christmas salad is perfect for a festive gathering, offering a delightful mix of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. Remember to adjust the amount of dressing to your personal taste; you might have some left over. For an extra touch, toast the pecans lightly before candying them, or substitute with dried cranberries if pomegranate seeds are unavailable.