Winter Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette
Elevate your seasonal dining with this vibrant Winter Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette—a delightful fusion of fresh, sweet, and tangy flavors that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Featuring a nutrient-packed mix of arugula, spinach, and kale, this salad is studded with jewel-like pomegranate seeds, juicy mandarin orange segments, crumbly feta cheese, and crunchy candied pecans for an irresistible combination of textures. The real star, however, is the homemade raspberry vinaigrette—a zesty blend of fresh raspberries, red wine vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard that perfectly complements the salad's bright flavors. Quick and easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, this eye-catching dish is perfect as a festive starter or light lunch during the winter months. Packed with freshness and bold flavor, it’s a must-try for anyone craving a seasonal salad with a twist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, and kale)
- 0.5 cups pomegranate seeds
- 2 pieces mandarin oranges (peeled and segmented)
- 0.25 cups feta cheese (crumbled)
- 0.5 cups candied pecans
- 0.5 cups fresh raspberries
- 0.25 cups extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Rinse and pat dry the mixed greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Add the pomegranate seeds, mandarin orange segments, crumbled feta cheese, and candied pecans to the bowl of greens.
Prepare the raspberry vinaigrette by blending fresh raspberries, olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a blender or food processor until smooth.
Taste the vinaigrette and adjust seasoning if desired. If it's too thick, add a teaspoon of water at a time until it reaches the desired consistency.
Drizzle the raspberry vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine and evenly coat the ingredients.
Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, vibrant flavors of this winter salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1394 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 109.2 g | 140% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.1 g | 101% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 1448 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 94.3 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.6 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 67.6 g | ||
| Protein | 21.8 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 590 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 1358 mg | 29% | |
*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.
