The Holiday Salad

INGREDIENTS

• 16 oz spring mix greens or spinach
• 3 peeled mandarin oranges, slices separated
• 1 cup pomegranate seeds
• ⅓ cup pecan pieces
• ⅓ cup almond slices
• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

DRESSING

• ⅓ cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons dijon
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

PREPARATION

1. For the dressing: add all ingredients to a jar and seal lid tightly. Vigorously shake for 30 seconds to a minute until dressing is well combined.
2. In a large bowl, combine all salad ingredients except the feta cheese.
3. When ready to serve, dress salad (shaking dressing again if necessary) and top with feta cheese. Toss to combine.