View the Recipe This festive Holiday Spinach Salad features apples, pomegranate arils, feta, and candied pecans with a light apple vinaigrette.Fresh, colorful, and perfect for any holiday meal! Why You’ll Love This Colorful, Fruity Salad This Holiday Spinach Salad is the perfect burst of freshness to balance all the rich, cozy dishes of the season.Bright green spinach, crisp apples, salty feta, and gorgeous ruby pomegranate arils come together in a bowl that looks just as festive as it tastes.

It’s beautiful on the table, easy to throw together, and pairs well with just about any holiday entrée—from ham and turkey to roasted chicken or even pasta dishes.The candied pecans add a sweet, crunchy contrast (and keep picky eaters happy!), while a fruity vinaigrette ties everything together.An apple cider–based dressing works especially well, though any light, fruit-forward vinaigrette is lovely.

Best of all? This salad takes just minutes to prepare, making it a reliable and crowd-pleasing side for busy holiday cooking days.Substitutions & Variations: Fruit Options Swap apples for pears Add dried cranberries or golden raisins Use mandarin oranges for a citrusy version Greens Baby kale Spring mix Half spinach + half arugula for peppery bite Cheese Goat cheese Blue cheese crumbles Shaved Parmesan Nuts Walnuts (candied or toasted) Almonds Pistachios for a green-on-green holiday vibe

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