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Festive Mandarins and Pomegranate Salad Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A festive and vibrant Christmas Salad featuring mixed greens, sweet mandarin oranges, tart pomegranate arils, crunchy candied nuts, and tangy feta cheese, all tossed in a flavorful honey mustard dressing. This refreshing salad is perfect for holiday gatherings and adds a colorful, healthy touch to your Christmas table.

Ingredients

Scale

Dressing

  • 1 batch Honey Mustard Dressing or 8-10 tablespoons store-bought

Salad

  • 6 cups mixed greens packed (Spring mix recommended)
  • 1 cup mandarin or clementine orange segments (about 3-4 oranges)
  • 1 cup pomegranate arils or ½ cup dried cranberries
  • 2/3 cup glazed or candied nuts (candied pecans or walnuts suggested)
  • ½ cup feta cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare Dressing: Make one batch of honey mustard dressing according to your preferred recipe or use 8-10 tablespoons of store-bought dressing. Chill it in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  2. Assemble Salad: In a large salad bowl, add the packed mixed greens as the base. Then evenly distribute the orange segments, pomegranate arils (or dried cranberries), glazed or candied nuts, and feta cheese on top.
  3. Toss and Serve: Pour the chilled honey mustard dressing over the assembled salad. Gently toss the salad to combine all ingredients without bruising the greens. Serve immediately and enjoy the festive flavors.
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Notes

  • Substitutions: Feta cheese can be swapped with blue cheese for a different flavor profile. Various nuts can be used glazed or candied, such as pecans or walnuts.
  • Make-ahead Instructions: Prepare the salad as directed but do not add the dressing or toss until ready to serve. Cover the salad and toppings tightly and refrigerate to keep ingredients fresh.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 180 kcal
  • Sugar: 11 g
  • Sodium: 160 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 15 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 10 mg

Find it online: https://emilyquickdinners.com/festive-mandarins-and-pomegranate-salad-recipe/