Description
A festive and fresh winter salad combining juicy oranges, creamy avocado, crunchy pomegranate seeds, mixed baby greens, salty crumbled feta, and candied spiced nuts, all tossed in a sweet and tangy cranberry balsamic dressing. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a refreshing seasonal side dish.
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 fruit and greens: Peel and segment the oranges, slice or chop the avocado, and remove the seeds from the pomegranate. Place the mixed baby greens in a large salad bowl or divide among individual serving bowls.
- Assemble salad: Top the greens with the orange segments, avocado slices, pomegranate seeds, crumbled feta cheese, and candied spiced nuts or your choice of toasted nuts.
- Make the cranberry balsamic dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the cranberry sauce, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined to create a sweet and tangy dressing.
- Dress and serve: Drizzle the cranberry balsamic dressing over the salad. Toss gently to combine or serve the dressing on the side for guests to add as desired.
Notes
- This salad is perfect for holiday celebrations with its festive colors and flavors.
- Substitute candied spiced nuts with toasted pecans or walnuts for a less sweet but equally crunchy texture.
- Use any balsamic vinaigrette dressing if cranberry balsamic is unavailable.
- For a vegan version, omit the feta cheese or replace it with a plant-based cheese alternative.
- The dressing can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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
