Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ¼ cup olive oil

• 12 ounces fresh spring greens
• ⅔ cup sliced almonds
• ⅔ cup crumbled feta cheese
• 4 seedless mandarin oranges, peeled and segmented
• 1 pomegranate, seeded

Instructions:

1. Make the Vinaigrette:
   • In a small bowl, whisk together minced garlic, champagne vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper.
   • Gradually add olive oil while whisking continuously until fully combined.
2. Prepare the Salad:
   • In a large bowl, combine the spring greens, sliced almonds, feta cheese, mandarin orange segments, and pomegranate arils.
3. Toss the Salad:
   • Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
   • Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

• For the best flavor, use fresh, seedless mandarin oranges, though canned mandarins can be used in a pinch.
• Pomegranate arils are the red seeds inside a pomegranate, filled with sweet juice surrounding a white seed. These can be bought fresh or pre-seeded at the store, especially in late fall and winter months.
• Substitute the feta cheese with Parmesan, goat cheese, or blue cheese if preferred.
• This salad is also delicious with a honey poppy seed dressing if you’d like to switch it up.

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