Festive Tossed Salad

Brighten up your table with this vibrant Festive Tossed Salad, a celebration of colors, textures, and bold flavors! This quick-to-prepare salad combines crisp mixed baby greens, juicy mandarin orange segments, sweet-tart pomegranate seeds, and refreshing cucumber slices, all beautifully complemented by the crunch of toasted pecans and the creamy tang of crumbled goat cheese. Tossed in a homemade balsamic honey vinaigrette, it’s the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and zesty. This versatile salad is ready in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal choice for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or a healthy weeknight side. Packed with nutrients and eye-catching appeal, this dish is sure to make your meal feel extra special!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Mixed baby greens
• 0.5 cups Pomegranate seeds
• 2 Mandarin oranges (peeled and segmented)
• 1 cup Sliced cucumber
• 0.25 cups Red onion (thinly sliced)
• 0.5 cups Toasted pecans
• 0.25 cups Goat cheese (crumbled)
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 1.5 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.125 teaspoons Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the mixed baby greens thoroughly. Place the greens into a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Add the pomegranate seeds, mandarin orange segments, sliced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion to the bowl.

Step 3

In a small dry skillet over medium heat, toast the pecans for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are fragrant and slightly browned. Let them cool before adding them to the salad.

Step 4

Scatter the toasted pecans and crumbled goat cheese over the salad mix.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 6

Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving, and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy your Festive Tossed Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	981.5 grams (981.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1245

Total Fat 98.60g	126%
Saturated Fat 17.80g	89%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 30mg	10%
Sodium 987mg	43%
Total Carbohydrate 84.10g	31%
Dietary Fiber 22.20g	79%
Total Sugars 50.90g
Protein 27.80g	56%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 501mg	39%
Iron 9mg	52%
Potassium 2310mg	49%

*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: 66.5%

Protein: 8.3%

Carbs: 25.2%