Christmas Salad with Mandarin Oranges, Pomegranate, and Candied Pecans Recipe
This festive Christmas Salad combines fresh mixed greens with vibrant mandarin oranges, juicy pomegranate arils, crunchy candied pecans, and tangy feta cheese. Tossed with a sweet and tangy honey mustard dressing, this salad offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures, perfect for holiday gatherings or a refreshing seasonal meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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
- ⅔ cup glazed or candied nuts (candied pecans recommended)
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: Make one batch of honey mustard dressing according to your preferred recipe or use 8-10 tablespoons of a store-bought variety. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Assemble the salad: In a large salad bowl, place the mixed greens as the base. Then evenly distribute the mandarin or clementine orange segments, pomegranate arils (or dried cranberries), candied nuts, and crumbled feta cheese on top of the greens.
- Dress and toss: Pour the chilled honey mustard dressing over the assembled salad. Gently toss all ingredients together to ensure the dressing coats everything evenly without bruising the delicate greens.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve the Christmas Salad immediately to enjoy the fresh, vibrant flavors and contrasting textures at their best.
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Notes
- You can substitute pomegranate arils with dried cranberries depending on availability and preference.
- For a nut-free version, omit the candied nuts or substitute with seeds like pumpkin or sunflower.
- This salad is best served fresh; dress it just before serving to keep the greens crisp.
- To make the honey mustard dressing from scratch, combine honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper to taste.
Keywords: Christmas salad, holiday salad, honey mustard dressing, mixed greens salad, festive salad, mandarin orange salad, pomegranate salad, candied pecans salad, feta cheese salad
