Citrus and Pomegranate Winter Salad with Honey-Dijon Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

A refreshing salad combining crisp greens, bright citrus segments, and jewel-like pomegranate seeds, tossed in a tangy honey-Dijon vinaigrette. This Mediterranean Christmas recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs mixed salad greens, navel orange, and grapefruit for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 5 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 large navel orange, peeled and segmented
• 1 medium grapefruit, peeled and segmented
• 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
• 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
• 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large salad bowl, combine 5 cups mixed salad greens, 1 large peeled navel orange segmented, 1 medium peeled grapefruit segmented, 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds, 1/4 small thinly sliced red onion, and 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
3. Step 3: Pour the honey-Dijon dressing over the salad and gently toss for 1-2 minutes until all ingredients are evenly coated and the salad is vibrant and glossy.
4. Step 4: Serve immediately as a bright, festive side that balances sweet, tart, and nutty flavors for a refreshing holiday complement.