Go Back

Festive Winter Salad with Oranges, Pomegranate & Candied Pecans

A vibrant winter salad featuring fresh citrus, pomegranate arils, crunchy candied pecans, and a lightly sweetened vinaigrette.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 240

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 6 cups mixed salad greens
  • 2 oranges peeled and segmented
  • 1 cup pomegranate arils
Candied Pecans
  • 1 cup raw pecans
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
Vinaigrette
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Skillet
  • Whisk
  • Serving bowl

Method
 

  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add pecans and sugar. Stir until sugar melts and coats the nuts. Transfer to parchment paper to cool.
  2. Peel and segment the oranges. Remove pomegranate arils and set aside.
  3. Whisk olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
  4. Arrange mixed greens in a large bowl or platter.
  5. Top with oranges, pomegranate arils, and candied pecans.
  6. Drizzle with vinaigrette, toss gently, and serve immediately.

Notes

Add feta or goat cheese for extra richness if desired.