Description
A vibrant and festive Winter Salad featuring mixed baby greens, fresh citrus segments, creamy avocado, tart pomegranate seeds, salty feta cheese, and crunchy candied spiced nuts, all tossed in a sweet and tangy cranberry balsamic dressing. Perfect as a refreshing side dish or light main course during the holiday season.
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 Salad Base: Place the mixed baby greens in a large salad bowl or divide evenly between individual serving bowls.
- Add the Fresh Ingredients: Arrange the orange segments, avocado slices, pomegranate seeds, crumbled feta cheese, and candied spiced nuts on top of the greens.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the cranberry sauce, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and season with salt and pepper to taste until well combined and smooth.
- Toss and Serve: Drizzle the cranberry balsamic dressing over the salad. Toss gently to combine or serve the dressing on the side if preferred.
Notes
- This salad is ideal for holiday gatherings with its festive colors and seasonal flavors.
- Substitute candied spiced nuts with toasted pecans or walnuts for a less sweet option.
- Use a balsamic vinaigrette if cranberry balsamic dressing is not available.
- To keep avocado from browning, add it just before serving or toss it with a bit of citrus juice.
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
