Fresh, colorful, and nourishing
This Winter Salad recipe is a healthy and colorful mix that brightens even the coldest days. Crisp spring greens are layered with juicy oranges, vibrant pomegranate seeds, creamy feta, and sweet candied pecans for the perfect balance of fresh, tangy, and crunchy. Finished with a light lemon-citrus vinaigrette, this winter salad idea is ideal for quick lunches, elegant dinners, or holiday gatherings. It comes together in minutes, looks beautiful on the table, and delivers big flavor with simple ingredients—exactly the kind of recipe people love to save and remake all season long.
⏱️ Time Breakdown
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 4
📝 Ingredients List
- 6 cups spring greens
- 2 large oranges, peeled and sliced into rounds or segments
- ½ cup pomegranate seeds
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup candied pecans
Lemon Citrus Vinaigrette
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1½ tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1 tsp honey
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
✨ Kitchen Tools You’ll Need
This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets, just a few reliable kitchen basics to keep everything simple and stress-free.
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Large salad bowl
- Small mixing bowl or jar
- Whisk or fork
- Measuring cups & spoons
🥗 Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Instructions
- Prep the citrus: Peel oranges and slice into thin rounds or segments, removing any seeds 🍊
- Build the base: Add spring greens to a large salad bowl and spread evenly.
- Add toppings: Arrange orange slices over the greens, then sprinkle pomegranate seeds, feta, and candied pecans evenly across the salad.
- Make the dressing: Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, orange zest, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth and lightly emulsified.
- Finish & serve: Drizzle dressing over the salad just before serving and gently toss to combine 🥗