Citrus and Pomegranate Winter Salad with Honey-Dijon Dressing

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A refreshing salad combining crisp greens, bright citrus segments, and jewel-like pomegranate seeds, tossed in a tangy honey-Dijon vinaigrette. This Mediterranean-inspired Christmas recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs mixed salad greens, navel orange, grapefruit for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. 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 "Plan a meal with the AI" 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.

Prep: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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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.

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