Description
A vibrant and festive Winter Salad featuring fresh citrus, creamy avocado, crunchy candied nuts, tangy feta cheese, and a sweet-tart cranberry balsamic dressing. Ideal for holiday meals or a refreshing side dish during winter months.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 2 oranges, rind removed and cut into segments
- 1 avocado, sliced or chopped
- Seeds from 1 pomegranate
- 10 ounces mixed baby greens
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup candied spiced nuts or toasted nuts such as pecans
Dressing
- 1/4 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the fruits: Peel two oranges and cut them into segments. Slice or chop one avocado. Remove the seeds from one pomegranate.
- Assemble the salad base: Place 10 ounces of mixed baby greens in a large salad bowl or divide evenly into individual serving bowls.
- Add toppings: Top the greens with orange segments, sliced avocado, pomegranate seeds, 1 cup of crumbled feta cheese, and 1 cup of candied spiced nuts or your choice of toasted nuts.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup of cranberry sauce, 1/4 cup of balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup of olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste until smooth and well combined.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle the cranberry balsamic dressing over the salad. Toss gently to combine or serve as is, allowing the dressing to add a sweet and tangy flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe oranges for the best citrus flavor in this salad.
- Candied spiced nuts add sweetness and crunch, but toasted pecans or walnuts work well as a substitute.
- Adjust the dressing ingredients to your preference for sweetness or acidity.
- This salad pairs beautifully with holiday meals or as a light lunch option on cold days.
- For a dairy-free version, omit feta cheese or substitute with a vegan cheese alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 505 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 575 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 33 mg
