Pomegranate Mixed Greens Salad Food

PERFECT POMEGRANATE SALAD

Steps:

• Cut and seed the pomegranate.
• Thinly slice the shallot. Thinly slice the apple (and toss it with 1 teaspoon lemon juice or vinegar if desired to prevent browning).
• Toast the pecans (don't skip: this brings out the nutty flavor). Alternatively, make glazed pecans.
• Make the Apple Cider Vinegar Dressing or Pomegranate Vinaigrette.
• Place the greens on a platter. Top with the pomegranate seeds, sliced shallot, toasted pecans, and goat cheese or feta cheese crumbles. Toss with the desired amount of dressing to taste. (Store the extra dressing refrigerated and warm to room temperature and whisk again before using.)

GREEN SALAD WITH TANGERINES AND POMEGRANATE SEEDS

Steps:

• Whisk together the tangerine juice, garlic and balsamic vinegar in a bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste. Slowly stream in the olive oil while whisking.
• In a large bowl, combine the kale, tangerine segments and walnuts. Toss with some dressing and season with salt.
• Transfer the salad to a serving platter and sprinkle the pomegranate seeds over the top. Serve.

CHRISTMAS POMEGRANATE SALAD

Steps:

• Toss leafy greens, pomegranate seeds, blue cheese, and walnuts together in a medium-sized salad bowl. Add cranberry vinaigrette just before serving.

GREEN SALAD WITH POMEGRANATE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together vinegar, orange juice, orange zest, and pomegranate molasses; slowly whisk in olive oil to form an emulsion. Season vinaigrette with salt and pepper.
• Place greens and pomegranate seeds in a large bowl; drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to combine.

POMEGRANATE AND BITTER GREEN SALAD

Steps:

• Place the walnuts in a small saute pan with the sherry and sugar. Cook over high in heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until the sherry and sugar caramelize on the walnuts. Set aside to cool.
• To make dressing, mix the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, champagne, mustard, and sea salt in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
• Place the lettuces into the bowl, top with the mango and pear, drizzle with about 1/2 of the dressing, and toss. Then add avocado slices, crumbled pieces of blue cheese, candied walnuts, and pomegranate seeds.
• Drizzle the remaining dressing and serve immediately.

GREEN SALAD WITH POMEGRANATE AND MANDARIN

Steps:

• Mix all greens together in a large salad bowl, adding more lettuce if need be.
• Add pomegranate seeds and mandarin orange pieces.
• Mix in enough oil and vinegar salad dressing to taste, drizzle with balsamic vinegar.
• Toss lightly and enjoy!

GREEN LEAF LETTUCE, POMEGRANATE, AND ALMOND SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together lime juice, sugar, salt, and pepper until sugar and salt are dissolved, then add oil in a steady stream, whisking until combined.
• Combine lettuce, watercress, and half of pomegranate seeds in a large serving bowl. Toss with just enough dressing to coat, then sprinkle with almonds and remaining pomegranate seeds.

POMEGRANATE MIXED GREENS SALAD

Steps:

• Put shallot, olive oil, PAMA, honey, vinegar, salt and pepper in small jar with tight fitting lid.
• Shake vigorously to dissolve honey and salt.
• Peel pear if desired and julienne or cut into thin slices.
• Put salad greens in large bowl, drizzle with half the dressing.
• Toss to coat the greens.
• Serve on individual plates and top with pear, blue cheese, walnuts and pomegranate seeds.
• Extra salad dressing can be used on another salad or as marinade for grilled chicken or beef.