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Pomegranate Pecan Feta Salad: Fresh Holiday Delight

Pomegranate Pecan Feta Salad

A colorful holiday salad with crisp greens, sweet pomegranate seeds, creamy feta, crunchy pecans, and tangy balsamic dressing. So fresh and delicious!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 245
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad:
  • 6 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, spring mix)
  • 1 cup pomegranate arils
  • 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 cup pecans
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
For the Dressing:
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes until they smell amazing.
  2. Wash and dry mixed greens really well, then put them in your large salad bowl as the base.
  3. Slice red onion thin and pull apart into rings; soak in cold water first if you want milder flavor.
  4. Sprinkle pomegranate arils, toasted pecans, crumbled feta cheese, and sliced onion over greens evenly throughout the bowl.
  5. Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth and completely mixed together.
  6. Pour vinaigrette over salad right before serving and toss gently to coat everything without squishing the delicate greens.
  7. Serve right away on plates or from the bowl for the best crispy texture and freshness.

Notes

  • Watch those pecans carefully while toasting! They burn super fast once they start getting brown.
  • Always add dressing just before eating to keep greens crispy and fresh instead of wilted and soggy.
  • You can prep all the parts separately and store them in containers in the fridge overnight.
  • Get good-quality feta cheese in brine from the store for the creamiest texture and best flavor.
  • Feel free to use walnuts, almonds, or pistachios instead of pecans if that's what you've got.