Seasonal Green Salad

You know the balance a good salad brings, it's a symphony of flavors, textures and colors all harmoniously combined in one dish. But it's not every day you stumble upon a recipe that completely transforms your perspective about salads. Well, welcome to that day! This is an easy go-to side dish to whip up and enrich your celebratory spread - whether at Christmas, family reunions or simple dinners with family!

Introducing our Seasonal Green Salad, an ensemble of the freshest, greenest and most flavorful ingredients the season has to offer. This is not just a salad, it's a health revolution disguised in an artfully curated medley of natural goodness.

I particularly am a fan of the citrusy burst you get whenever you bite into a clementine or tangerine. And then the richness and lightness of the feta cheese! Each bite has something that drags me back to holidays in Greece, or just nice slow summer days.

And when it comes to its nutritional benefits? Well, this is a recipe that's more than just ingredients and steps, it's a testament to the powers of nature, the goodness it offers and the amazing ways they meet our nutritional needs. You're not just preparing a salad, you're embracing a lifestyle change, a promise to your body to nourish it with the best.

Try this recipe today and taste the difference. Because your health deserves a love letter, your guests deserve some love too, and we believe our Seasonal Green Salad is just that.

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Seasonal Green Salad

Yield: 4

Author: Mae

Prep time: 15 MinTotal time: 15 Min

Elevate your holiday table with our Seasonal Green Salad, a festive medley of vibrant flavors and textures that perfectly complements the holiday spirit. This salad is a celebration of colors and tastes, bringing a burst of freshness to your table. Quick, easy, and visually stunning, it's a delightful addition to your holiday spread that will leave everyone reaching for seconds.

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Ingredients

For the salad

• 4 cups seasonal salad greens (arugula, spinach, etc.)
• 3 mandarin oranges or tangerines or clementines; peeled and with segments separated
• 1/3 cup pomegranate seeds or dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/2 cup nuts of choice (pecans, walnuts, cashew nuts)

For the dressing

• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons vinegar of choice (balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar, white wine vinegar)
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

1. In a bowl, add all the dressing ingredients, and whisk to combine. Set aside
2. In a large wide salad bowl, place the mixed greens, citrus fruit segments (oranges, clementines or tangerines), sprinkle the feta cheese and pecans
3. Spread out the pomegranate seeds or dried cranberries across the plate
4. Drizzle the dressing over the plate and toss to coat the salad in the dressing
5. Serve immediately and Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Calories

468.5

Fat

40.83 g

Sat. Fat

7.54 g

Carbs

22.08 g

Fiber

3.58 g

Net carbs

18.49 g

Sugar

11.95 g

Protein

7.3 g

Sodium

416.13 mg

Cholesterol

16.69 mg

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