Description
A vibrant salad filled with mixed greens, pomegranate seeds, nuts, and a tangy citrus vinaigrette, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups mixed greens (baby spinach, kale, romaine)
- ½ cup pomegranate seeds
- 2 fresh oranges (juice and zest)
- ½ cup walnuts or pecans (lightly toasted)
- ½ cup goat cheese (crumbled; optional)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), spread nuts on a baking sheet, and toast for 8-10 minutes.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together orange juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, salt, and pepper.
- Add toasted nuts and pomegranate seeds to the greens, drizzle with vinaigrette, and toss gently.
- Crumble goat cheese over the top and serve immediately with optional orange slices or pomegranate seeds for garnish.
Notes
For a lighter version, omit cheese. Keep the vinaigrette separate until serving to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Christmas salad, holiday salad, festive salad, citrus vinaigrette, pomegranate salad