Description

A vibrant, no-cook salad featuring mixed greens, jewel-toned pomegranate seeds, segmented citrus, crumbled feta, and a bright honey-citrus dressing. Perfect for holiday menus, it balances sweet, tangy, and salty flavors in every bite.

Ingredients

Scale

6 cups mixed greens (baby spinach, arugula, or spring mix)

1 cup pomegranate seeds

2 medium oranges, segmented

1 large grapefruit, segmented

3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion

2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves

1/4 cup toasted nuts (pecans, almonds, or pistachios)

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon fresh orange juice

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Trim and segment the oranges and grapefruit, reserving any juice.

2. Deseed the pomegranate by tapping the cut side with a spoon over a bowl.

3. Place mixed greens in a large salad bowl and lightly massage if using sturdy greens.

4. In a jar or bowl, whisk olive oil, honey or maple syrup, lemon juice, orange juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.

5. Layer segmented citrus, pomegranate seeds, red onion, and toasted nuts over the greens, then sprinkle feta on top.

6. Drizzle dressing over the salad, toss gently to coat, and garnish with mint leaves before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: salad
Method: no-cook
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 220
Sugar: 10
Sodium: 250
Fat: 16
Saturated Fat: 4
Unsaturated Fat: 12
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 18
Fiber: 4
Protein: 5
Cholesterol: 15

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