Christmas Salad (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 cloves garlic, minced.
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2 tablespoons champagne vinegar.
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3 tablespoons honey.
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2 tablespoons Dijon mustard.
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1/4 teaspoon salt.
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1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper.
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1/4 cup olive oil.
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12 ounces fresh spring greens.
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2/3 cup sliced almonds.
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2/3 cup feta cheese.
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4 seedless mandarin oranges, peeled and segmented.
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1 pomegranate, seeded.
# Instructions:
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Whisk garlic, champagne vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper in small bowl. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking.
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In large bowl, mix spring greens, almonds, feta cheese, mandarin segments and pomegranate seeds.
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Add dressing to salad and toss gently. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
# Notes:
01 -
Best with fresh mandarins but canned work in a pinch.
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Look for pre-seeded pomegranate arils for convenience.
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Can substitute feta with Parmesan, goat cheese, or blue cheese.
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Also works well with honey poppy seed dressing.