Christmas Salad Recipe: Vibrant Pomegranate Pecan

Ingredients

• 1 cup Pecan Halves
• 2 Tbsp Maple Syrup (for pecans)
• 1 Tbsp Brown Sugar
• 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1/4 tsp Sea Salt (for pecans)
• 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar
• 3 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 Tbsp Maple Syrup (for vinaigrette)
• 1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
• 1/2 tsp Fresh Orange Zest
• 1/4 tsp Sea Salt (for vinaigrette)
• Pinch Black Pepper, freshly ground
• 5 oz Mixed Winter Greens (rocket, baby spinach)
• 2 medium Navel Oranges, segmented
• 1/2 cup Pomegranate Arils
• 1/4 cup Dried Cranberries
• 4 oz Goat Cheese Log, soft and crumbled (Optional)