Best Christmas Salad with Pomegranate
This refreshing Christmas salad combines tangy pomegranate arils, sweet mandarins, crunchy candied nuts, creamy feta, and fresh spring greens, all tossed in a sweet and zesty honey mustard dressing—perfect for holiday cheer.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl Large
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 batch Honey Mustard Dressing or 8-10 tablespoons store-bought
- 6 cups mixed greens spring mix packed but not too tight
- 1 cup mandarin or clementine orange segments about 3-4 oranges
- 1 cup pomegranate arils or ½ cup dried cranberries
- ⅔ cup glazed or candied nuts pecans or walnuts
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
Instructions
Instructions
- Rinse and prep your mixed greens if not pre-washed. Dry thoroughly.
- Toast candied nuts using the pressure cooker's sauté function or use as-is.
- Peel mandarins or clementines and separate into bite-sized segments.
- In a large salad bowl, layer the greens and top with orange segments, pomegranate arils, candied nuts, and crumbled feta.
- Drizzle with honey mustard dressing just before serving and toss gently to coat.
Notes
Store salad undressed in an airtight container if prepping ahead. Add dressing right before serving to preserve freshness and crunch. Candied nuts and pomegranate arils can be stored separately to retain best texture.