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Best Salad with Pomegranate Recipe

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This Best Salad with Pomegranate is a bright, fresh, and delicious Christmas salad featuring juicy oranges, sweet pomegranate arils, candied pecans, and creamy feta cheese served over fresh spring greens. It’s perfectly dressed with a tangy honey mustard dressing, making it a refreshing and festive side or light meal that comes together in just 5 minutes.

  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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
  • 2/3 cup glazed or candied nuts (candied pecans or walnuts suggested)
  • ½ cup feta cheese

Dressing

  • 1 batch honey mustard dressing, or 8-10 tablespoons store-bought honey mustard dressing

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dressing: Make one batch of honey mustard dressing from scratch or use 8-10 tablespoons of store-bought honey mustard dressing. Refrigerate the dressing until ready to use to keep it fresh and chilled.
  2. Assemble the Salad: In a large salad bowl, place the packed mixed greens. Top the greens evenly with mandarin orange segments, pomegranate arils (or dried cranberries), glazed or candied nuts, and crumbled feta cheese to build layers of flavor and texture.
  3. Toss and Serve: Pour the honey mustard dressing over the assembled salad. Gently toss all ingredients together until the dressing coats every bite. Serve immediately and enjoy this vibrant, refreshing salad.
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Notes

  • Use fresh pomegranate arils for the best burst of flavor; dried cranberries work as a convenient alternative.
  • Candied pecans add sweetness and crunch—feel free to substitute with candied walnuts or other nuts.
  • For a dairy-free version, omit the feta cheese or substitute with a vegan cheese alternative.
  • Prepare the honey mustard dressing ahead of time to let the flavors meld and save time during assembly.
  • This salad is best served fresh; dress just before serving to keep greens crisp.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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