Description
A refreshing mixed greens salad featuring roasted beets, pomegranate seeds, and a tangy honey-balsamic dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups Fresh Greens (Spinach or mixed greens)
- 2 cups Roasted Beets
- 1 cup Pomegranate Seeds
- 2 pieces Citrus Fruits (Oranges and Grapefruit)
- 1 cup Feta Cheese
- 1 whole Avocado
- 1 cup Pecans
- 1 cup Walnuts (Perfect for Waldorf salad)
- 1/4 cup Honey-Balsamic Dressing (Sweet and tangy)
- 1/2 cup Creamy Dressing (Mayonnaise, Vinegar, Honey, or Greek yogurt as a substitute)
- 1 cup Diced Apples (Can substitute for pomegranate seeds)
- 1 cup Celery
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Wash and dry chosen greens, then spread them evenly in a large salad bowl.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle pomegranate seeds, feta cheese, and pecans, customizing with seasonal fruits or nuts as desired.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and seasonings. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss lightly to coat each bite with flavor. For Waldorf salad, mix fruits and nuts first before dressing.
- Chill (if needed): If adding broccoli or citrus, chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to meld flavors.
Notes
- Adjust the dressing ingredients to taste and preference.
- For a vegan option, substitute feta cheese with a plant-based alternative.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg