Winter Salad Recipe
A fresh and colorful Winter Salad Recipe with mixed greens, pomegranate seeds, pear slices, candied pecans, goat cheese, and a simple honey-dijon dressing. Ready in 15 minutes and perfect as a healthy side or light meal.
Equipment
- Large salad bowl
- Small mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Salad spinner
Ingredients
- 5 oz mixed winter greens (arugula, spinach, or blend)
- 1 ripe pear, thinly sliced slice just before assembling
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds fresh or pre-packaged
- 1/3 cup candied pecans
- 3 oz goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 red onion, very thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp honey
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Make the dressing: Whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until fully combined. Set aside.
- Dress the greens: Add greens to a large salad bowl. Pour half the dressing over them and toss gently to coat.
- Add toppings: Layer pear slices, pomegranate seeds, and red onion over the dressed greens.
- Finish: Scatter candied pecans and crumbled goat cheese on top. Do not toss after this step.
- Serve: Drizzle remaining dressing over the top right before serving.
Notes
- Dry greens completely before dressing to avoid sogginess.
- Slice pear last to prevent browning, or toss in a little lemon juice if prepping ahead.
- Keep all components separate if storing - assemble right before serving.
- Swap goat cheese for feta or omit for a dairy-free version.