Description
A refreshing and vibrant winter salad featuring bright citrus, sweet pomegranate seeds, and creamy goat cheese. The simple orange vinaigrette ties all the fresh flavors together perfectly.
Ingredients
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- 7 cups (1.66L) fresh pre-washed mixed greens
- 3 navel oranges (peeled,divided into sections & halved)
- 3/4 cup (177ml) pomegranate seeds
- 1 avocado (cubed)
- 1/2 cup (118ml) crumbled goat cheese
- 1/3 cup (79ml) sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup (59ml) orange juice (or about the juice of 1 orange)
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) orange zest
- 2 Tablespoons (30ml) rice wine vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon (15ml) honey (can add more if you like a sweeter dressing)
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon (0.6-1.2ml) salt
- 1/4 cup (59ml) extra light virgin olive oil
- Pinch of ground pepper
Instructions
- Place greens in a large salad bowl. Top with the remaining salad ingredients (oranges, pomegranate seeds, avocado, goat cheese, and almonds).
- Prepare dressing by vigorously whisking together all dressing ingredients (orange juice, orange zest, rice wine vinegar, honey, salt, olive oil, ground pepper, and cayenne pepper if using).
- Pour dressing over salad, toss gently, and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Californian