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Easy Christmas Wreath Salad with Pomegranate and Candied Pecans

Casey Rooney
This stunning Christmas wreath salad is as festive as it is delicious! Crisp mixed greens, green apples, pomegranate seeds, feta, and crunchy candied pecans are arranged in a beautiful wreath shape with a bowl of champagne vinaigrette in the center for the perfect holiday centerpiece.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

For the dressing

  • 1/2 cup champagne or rose vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil or avocado oil
  • 2 tbsp. maple syrup
  • 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp. sea salt or kosher salt more to taste
  • pinch of freshly ground black pepper

For the wreath salad

  • 5 oz. mixed greens Roughly 5-6 cups, lightly packed -- the amount will also depend on the side of your serving plate. My platter was a little over 12 inches in diameter.
  • 4 oz. pomegranate seeds about 1/2 a cup
  • 2 green apples (granny smith), sliced If you are making this salad ahead of time, squeeze a bit of lemon juice over the top of the apples.
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese
  • 1/3 cup candied pecans

Instructions
 

  • Make the dressing: Whisk together all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl. I used a small white ceramic bowl -- this will be the center of your wreath. Place the bowl in the center of a serving platter. My platter was a little over 12 inches in diameter.
  • Add greens: Spread your mixed greens evenly onto the platter, around the dressing bowl.
  • Finish: Carefully layer on your other ingredients: apples, pomegranate seeds, candied pecans, and feta cheese.

Notes

Casey's Tips

  • Platter size: The platter I used was a little over 12 inches in diameter, which was perfect for 5 ounces of mixed greens. It serves about 6-8 smaller, salad-size portions. If you have a bigger crowd, use a larger platter like this one and double the recipe.
  • Measure with your heart: This is very much a measure with your heart-type recipe. Add more or less of whatever you like! As mentioned, it will also depend on the size of your platter.
  • Storage: This salad is best eaten right away so the apples stay pretty and crisp. However, leftovers will stay fresh for a day or two stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Just remember to squeeze a little lemon juice over the apples so they don't brown.