Description
A festive and refreshing salad featuring winter greens, pomegranate seeds, oranges, and a simple dressing—perfect for balancing out heavier holiday dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups (~180g) winter greens (arugula, spinach, kale)
- ½ cup (~75g) pomegranate seeds
- 2 medium oranges, peeled and sliced
- 1 bulb fennel, thinly sliced
- ½ cup (~75g) goat cheese, crumbled (optional)
- ¼ cup (~30g) toasted almonds
- 3 tbsp (~45ml) olive oil
- 2 tbsp (~30ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp (~5g) Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp (~5g) honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the winter greens using a salad spinner. Add them to a large bowl.
- Thinly slice the fennel and peel, then slice the oranges into rounds or segments. Add to the bowl with the greens.
- Toast the almonds in a small skillet over medium heat until lightly golden, about 3 minutes.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl or jar. Taste and adjust as needed.
- Add pomegranate seeds, toasted almonds, and crumbled goat cheese to the bowl. Pour the dressing over and toss gently with tongs to coat everything evenly.
- Plate the salad and serve immediately.
Notes
[‘Use fresh greens for the best texture and flavor.’, ‘Toast almonds for added depth of flavor.’, ‘Thinly slice fennel for a better texture.’, ‘Taste and adjust the dressing before pouring it on the salad.’, ‘Layer ingredients for a visually appealing presentation.’]
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 175
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
Keywords: Christmas salad, winter greens, holiday recipe, healthy salad, festive salad