A vibrant, festive salad that combines sweet, tart, and savory flavors with a gorgeous pop of color. Featuring crisp greens, fresh fruit, tangy cheese, candied nuts, and a simple homemade dressing, it’s the perfect fresh complement to any holiday meal.
For the Salad:
6 cups mixed hearty greens (spinach, arugula, or spring mix)
1 large Honeycrisp or Gala apple, thinly sliced
1 cup pomegranate seeds
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup candied pecans or walnuts
¾ cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
Optional: ½ cup sliced pears or mandarin orange segments
For the Dressing:
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
1 tsp Dijon mustard
¼ tsp fine sea salt
¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
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