Description
This Orange Pomegranate Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish perfect for any occasion. The combination of mixed greens, juicy oranges, sweet pomegranate arils, tangy feta cheese, and crunchy nuts, all drizzled with a balsamic vinaigrette, creates a refreshing and satisfying salad.
Ingredients
Mixed Greens:
4 cups (such as arugula, spinach, or spring mix)
Oranges:
2, peeled and segmented
Pomegranate Arils:
1/2 cup
Red Onion:
1/4 cup, thinly sliced
Feta Cheese:
1/4 cup, crumbled
Pecans or Walnuts:
1/4 cup, chopped
Olive Oil:
2 tablespoons
Balsamic Vinegar:
1 tablespoon
Honey:
1 teaspoon
Salt and Pepper:
to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, orange segments, pomegranate arils, red onion, feta cheese, and chopped nuts.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Toss and Serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute goat cheese for feta or use almonds instead of pecans.
- To make it a complete meal, add grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
