Description
A delightful Christmas salad that combines mixed greens with sweet pomegranate seeds, grapes, feta cheese, candied pecans, and a tangy dressing, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Mixed Greens:
5 cups mixed greens (spring mix or baby spinach)
Pomegranate Seeds:
1 cup
Green Grapes:
1 cup, halved
Feta Cheese:
1/2 cup, crumbled
Candied Pecans or Walnuts:
1/2 cup
Red Onion:
1/4 cup, thinly sliced
Ripe Pear or Apple:
1, thinly sliced
Dressing:
1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette or poppy seed dressing
Instructions
- Layer Greens: In a large salad bowl, layer the mixed greens as the base.
- Add Toppings: Top with pomegranate seeds, grapes, feta, pecans, red onion, and pear slices.
- Drizzle Dressing: Just before serving, drizzle with dressing. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve: Serve with dressing on the side if preferred.
Notes
- To make ahead, prepare ingredients separately and assemble just before serving.
- Option to add grilled chicken or roasted turkey for a main dish variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
