A bright and refreshing winter salad recipe with citrus, pomegranate, feta, and pecans.

Scale

7 cups mixed spring greens

1 1/4 cups orange segments mandarin (oranges, clementines or tangerines)

1/2 cup pomegranate seeds can substitute dried cranberries

1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled

1/2 cup candied pecans roughly chopped

1/3 cup olive oil

1 tablespoon honey

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

1 tablespoon shallot minced

salt and pepper to taste

1. Place the mixed greens, oranges, pomegranate seeds, feta cheese and pecans in a large bowl.

2. Place all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl, whisk until smooth.

3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture to taste, then gently toss to coat. You may have dressing left over. Serve immediately.

You can substitute dried cranberries for pomegranate seeds. Dressing stores well for up to one week.

Keywords: winter salad recipe, pomegranate salad, feta pecan salad, healthy winter side, spring greens recipe