Green Salad with Pomegranate and Mandarin

Brighten up your table with this vibrant Green Salad with Pomegranate and Mandarin, a refreshing medley of textures and flavors perfect for any occasion. This wholesome recipe combines crisp mixed salad greens with bursts of juicy pomegranate seeds and sweet mandarin orange segments, balanced by the nutty crunch of pistachios and the creamy tang of crumbled feta cheese. Tossed in a zesty homemade vinaigrette made with olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey, this salad is both light and satisfying. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an elegant option for effortless dining, whether as a side dish for special gatherings or a fresh, healthy lunch. Keywords: green salad recipe, fruit salad, pomegranate and mandarin salad, quick healthy salad, homemade vinaigrette.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Mixed salad greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, romaine)
• 0.5 cups Pomegranate seeds
• 3 pieces Mandarin oranges (peeled and segmented)
• 0.25 cups Shelled pistachios, unsalted
• 0.25 cups Feta cheese, crumbled
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, pomegranate seeds, mandarin segments, pistachios, and crumbled feta cheese.

Step 2

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well emulsified to create the vinaigrette.

Step 3

Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad mixture and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 4

Transfer the dressed salad to a serving platter or individual plates and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(653.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	963.1

Total Fat 70.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 50mg	0%
Sodium 1348.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 72.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.8g	0%
Total Sugars 46.0g
Protein 21.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 547.4mg	0%
Iron 5.7mg	0%
Potassium 1550.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.9%

Protein: 8.6%

Carbs: 28.5%