Feastive Tossed Salad

Brighten up your table with this Feastive Tossed Salad, a vibrant and flavorful celebration of colors and textures that's perfect for any gathering! Featuring a bed of mixed salad greens—like spinach, arugula, and romaine—this salad is brought to life with the sweet juiciness of mandarin oranges, tart bursts of pomegranate seeds, and the creamy richness of crumbled feta. The addition of candied pecans provides a delightful crunch, while thin slices of red onion add just the right amount of sharpness. Drizzled with a perfectly balanced homemade dressing made from olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard, this salad is ready in just 15 minutes and is ideal for festive occasions or cozy weeknight dinners. This recipe's combination of fresh, seasonal ingredients and simple steps makes it a crowd-pleaser you'll come back to time and time again. Perfect for holiday menus or as a refreshing side dish, this festive tossed salad will elevate your mealtime experience!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups mixed salad greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, and romaine)
• 2 mandarin oranges (peeled and segmented)
• 1 cup pomegranate seeds
• 0.5 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
• 0.5 cup candied pecans
• 0.25 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and thoroughly dry the mixed salad greens. Place them in a large serving bowl.

Step 2

Peel and segment the mandarin oranges, removing any seeds. Add them to the greens.

Step 3

Sprinkle the pomegranate seeds, crumbled feta cheese, candied pecans, and thinly sliced red onion over the salad greens.

Step 4

In a small bowl or mason jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing. If using a jar, seal and shake well until emulsified.

Step 5

Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.

Step 6

Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, festive flavors.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	870.7 grams (870.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1628

Total Fat 119.90g	154%
Saturated Fat 29.70g	149%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.30g
Cholesterol 107mg	36%
Sodium 2711mg	118%
Total Carbohydrate 117.70g	43%
Dietary Fiber 19.20g	69%
Total Sugars 85.60g
Protein 32.70g	65%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 853mg	66%
Iron 6mg	36%
Potassium 1703mg	36%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.2%

Protein: 7.8%

Carbs: 28.0%