Refreshing and irresistible salads aren’t just summertime fare! The Ultimate Winter Salad is a bright and colorful mix of leafy garden-fresh greens, crisp apple slices, crunchy pecans, and of course the ruby-red sweetness of pomegranate. The gorgeous golden dressing has the zest and tang to shake you from the winter doldrums. The Ultimate Winter Salad is like a beam of sunshine in a bowl, which will leave you feeling sparkling!
Ingredients
For the apple cider vinegar dressing:
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
For the salad:
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- 1 Granny Smith apple, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup pecans, toasted or glazed
- 2 ounces soft goat cheese, optional, crumbled
Directions
Step 1 –In a medium bowl, whisk the maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard, ground ginger, and salt together.
Step 2 –Slowly whisk in the olive oil 1 tablespoon at a time until an emulsion forms and the dressing is fully combined. Set it aside.
Step 3 –Place the mixed greens in a salad bowl or serving platter.
Step 4 –Top with the pomegranate seeds, shallot, apple, pecans, and goat cheese.
Step 5 –Drizzle on the apple cider vinegar dressing to taste and toss.
Step 6 –Serve.