Best Christmas Salad with Pomegranate
This bright and festive salad combines juicy oranges, pomegranate arils, candied nuts, and crumbled feta over a bed of tender mixed greens, all tossed with sweet and tangy honey mustard dressing. A quick, refreshing dish perfect for any Christmas celebration.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl large salad bowl
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 batch Honey Mustard Dressing or 8-10 tablespoons store-bought
- 6 cups Mixed greens packed but not crushed
- 1 cup Mandarin or clementine orange segments
- 1 cup Pomegranate arils or ½ cup dried cranberries
- ⅔ cup Glazed or candied nuts try pecans or walnuts
- ½ cup Feta cheese crumbled
Instructions
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, add greens, then top with oranges, pomegranates, nuts, and cheese.
- Peel and segment the mandarins or clementines, ensuring no white pith remains.
- Pour honey mustard dressing over the salad. Gently toss to combine.
- Serve immediately before the greens wilt.
Notes
Store leftover salad and dressing in separate containers to keep greens crisp. Prepare dressing ahead of time to save minutes on busy days. Substitute dried cranberries for pomegranate arils or use toasted nuts if candied are unavailable.