Description

This vibrant Winter Salad combines fresh mixed greens with juicy orange segments, sweet pomegranate seeds, tangy feta cheese, and crunchy candied pecans, all brought together by a zesty honey-Dijon vinaigrette. It’s a refreshing, nutrient-packed salad perfect for a light lunch or as a colorful side dish during the colder months.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Salad

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

For the Dressing

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

Prepare the salad base: In a large bowl, combine the mixed spring greens, orange segments, pomegranate seeds, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped candied pecans. Gently toss these ingredients to mix them evenly.
Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, minced shallot, salt, and pepper until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
Toss the salad: Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture to your taste. Gently toss the salad again to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing. Serve immediately for the freshest flavor. Note that there may be some leftover dressing.

Notes

You can substitute pomegranate seeds with dried cranberries if fresh seeds are unavailable.
Candied pecans add a sweet crunch but can be replaced with regular toasted pecans for a less sweet option.
For a vegan version, omit feta cheese or substitute it with a plant-based cheese alternative.
Serve the salad immediately after dressing to prevent the greens from wilting.
This salad pairs well with grilled chicken or fish for a complete meal.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Winter Salad, mixed greens salad, orange salad, pomegranate seeds, feta cheese salad, healthy salad, gluten free salad, no-cook salad