Description
A refreshing and festive winter salad featuring mixed baby greens, citrus segments, avocado, pomegranate seeds, crumbled feta, and candied spiced nuts, all tossed in a sweet and tangy cranberry balsamic dressing. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a vibrant, healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 10 ounces mixed baby greens
- 2 oranges, rind removed and cut into segments
- 1 avocado, sliced or chopped
- Seeds from 1 pomegranate
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup candied spiced nuts (or toasted nuts such as pecans)
Cranberry Balsamic Dressing
- 1/4 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the greens: Place the mixed baby greens in a large salad bowl or divide them evenly among individual serving bowls.
- Add the toppings: Arrange the orange segments, sliced or chopped avocado, pomegranate seeds, crumbled feta cheese, and candied spiced nuts over the greens.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the cranberry sauce, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle the cranberry balsamic dressing over the salad. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly or serve the salad as is with the dressing on top.
Notes
- This salad combines fresh seasonal citrus and sweet-tangy cranberry dressing, making it ideal for holiday celebrations.
- Substitute candied spiced nuts with toasted pecans or walnuts if preferred.
- For a dairy-free option, omit the feta cheese or replace it with a vegan cheese alternative.
- Adjust salt and pepper seasoning to taste after adding the dressing.
- Use fresh pomegranate seeds for the best flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 505 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 575 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 33 mg
