Winter Salad with Lemon Mint Dressing
Brighten up cold-weather meals with this refreshing Winter Salad with Lemon Mint Dressing! Packed with nutrient-rich kale and peppery arugula, this vibrant salad is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Sweet bursts of pomegranate seeds, juicy orange segments, and crunchy roasted pecans provide a medley of textures, while creamy crumbled feta adds a delightful richness. The star of the dish is the zesty homemade dressing, featuring lemon juice, fresh mint, and a touch of honey for the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this wholesome salad is an ideal side dish or light main course for busy winter days. Perfect for healthy eating, holiday tables, or simply savoring seasonal flavors, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Kale
- 2 cups Arugula
- 0.5 cup Pomegranate seeds
- 1 Orange, segmented
- 0.5 cup Pecans, roasted
- 0.25 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Wash and dry the kale and arugula thoroughly. Remove the thick stems from the kale and chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
In a large salad bowl, combine the kale, arugula, pomegranate seeds, orange segments, roasted pecans, and crumbled feta cheese.
To prepare the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, chopped mint leaves, honey, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
Pour the lemon mint dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Winter Salad with Lemon Mint Dressing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1157 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 99.1 g | 127% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.9 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 1881 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.6 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.9 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.4 g | ||
| Protein | 21.0 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 739 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1339 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
