Holiday Season Citrus Salad

Winter where we are brings fresh mandarins and pomegranates to the table. They are perfect when added to a salad along with a tangy cheese, some crunchy nuts and fresh greens. It's an easy and visually wonderful beginning to a meal all season long.

Meyer Lemon Olive Oil
Cranberry Pear Balsamic Vinegar

Salad Ingredients

7 cups mixed spring greens
1 ¼ cups orange segments mandarin oranges, clementines or tangerines
½ cup pomegranate seeds can substitute dried cranberries
½ cup feta cheese crumbled
½ cup candied pecans roughly chopped

Dressing Ingredients

⅓ cup Meyer Lemon Olive Oil
2 tablespoons Cranberry Pear Balsamic Vinegar (adjust to taste)
1 tablespoon shallot minced
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard (optional)
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

1. Place the mixed greens, oranges, pomegranate seeds, feta cheese and pecans in a large bowl.
2. Place all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl, whisk until smooth.
3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture to taste, then gently toss to coat. You may have dressing left over. Serve immediately.