Soups & Salads
Ultimate Winter Salad
Posted: January 27
Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
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Refreshing and irresistible salads aren't just summertime fare! The Ultimate Winter Salad is a bright and colorful mix of leafy garden-fresh greens, crisp apple slices, crunchy pecans, and of course the ruby-red sweetness of pomegranate. The gorgeous golden dressing has the zest and tang to shake you from the winter doldrums. The Ultimate Winter Salad is like a beam of sunshine in a bowl, which will leave you feeling sparkling!
Ingredients
For the apple cider vinegar dressing:
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
• 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
For the salad:
• 6 cups mixed greens
• 1 cup pomegranate seeds
• 1 shallot, thinly sliced
• 1 Granny Smith apple, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup pecans, toasted or glazed
• 2 ounces soft goat cheese, optional, crumbled
Directions
Step 1
In a medium bowl, whisk the maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard, ground ginger, and salt together.
Step 2
Slowly whisk in the olive oil 1 tablespoon at a time until an emulsion forms and the dressing is fully combined. Set it aside.
Step 3
Place the mixed greens in a salad bowl or serving platter.
Step 4
Top with the pomegranate seeds, shallot, apple, pecans, and goat cheese.
Step 5
Drizzle on the apple cider vinegar dressing to taste and toss.
Step 6
Serve.
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